The Pro-“Let the Pitcher Hit” Thread

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January 26, 2010

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“.





 

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DavidCEisen
14 years ago

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.

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DavidCEisen
14 years ago
Reply to  DavidCEisen

Also by three I meant two.

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Brad Johnsonmember
14 years ago
Reply to  DavidCEisen

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.

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DavidCEisen
14 years ago
Reply to  DavidCEisen

I also loved when Brett Myers had a month long span when he imitated Gary Sheffield’s batting stance.

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