The Pro-“Let the Pitcher Hit” Thread
In this thread, your ONLY comments allowed are those that favor the pitcher being part of the hitting lineup. I will delete any post otherwise. You can put in whatever argument you want to support you. For example:
1. Tradition
2. All nine players should take the field and bat in the lineup: pure 2-dimensional.
3. The gap in talent level means that you have to decide when to bring in a pinch hitter or when to bunt. Extra layer of strategy consideration.
4 to n. You tell me
Related thread: “Anti pitcher-as-batter“.
The greatest joy in the world comes when an easy out somehow turns into the game changing hit.
I still remember Robert Person hitting three home runs, yet I can’t remember Robert Person doing anything else.
On the flip side nothing breaks your heart like losing because the opposing pitcher hit a home run.
Also Micah Owings’ would likely be out of a job and for some reason I’ve decided I like Micah Owings.
Also by three I meant two.
I was at that game and it was awesome.
Another Phillies moment would be Brett Myers’ dominant 2008 post-season run at the dish. After 7 years of utter futility, Myers pieces together 3 very good hitting games when it matters most.
I also loved when Brett Myers had a month long span when he imitated Gary Sheffield’s batting stance.