Your View on the Designated Hitter in Baseball
The writer argues the designated hitter rule enhances entertainment and strategy, noting its widespread use across leagues except the National League. He cites Bench and Sutton as examples of how NL stance limits player careers and fan engagement, urging NL adoption for a universally better game.
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American Legion
National League
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Johnny Besch
Johnny
Bench
Dan Driessen
Babe
Don Sutton
Mike LaCoss
Dodger
Sutton
Nolan Ryan
Tom Seaver
Hebner delivers pinch homer to beat Mariners in ninth
Archie Hebner, sidelined by a back issue, pinch hits a two run homer with two outs in the ninth to lift Detroit past Seattle 4-2. The Tigers erased a hitless streak against Dave Roberts and chased him with two eighth inning runs.
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Hebner
Detroit Tigers
Lncup
Neight
Seattle Maniners
Detroit
Dave Roberts
Byron McLaughlin
Tiger Stadium
Sparky Anderson
John Wackenfuss
Ted Simmons
John Fulgham
Cubs
Expos
Jerry Martin
Rick Reuschel
Astros
Padres
Rafael Landestoy
Giants
Braves
Milt May
Rainbows seek title at College World Series in Omaha
Hawaii, ranked fifth, remains the lone unbeaten team entering the double elimination at the College World Series in Omaha. Hawaii beat Miami 9-3, with Bryan Duquette strong on the mound and Collin Tanabe hitting a three run homer and a two run double. Coach Les Murakami said the win puts Hawaii into the finals, where they have never lost a championship game. Hawaii next faces Arizona while Miami meets California.
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Neb
UPI
Hawaii
Rainbows
Arizona
Miami
California
Bryan Duquette
Collin Tanabe
Les Murakami
Mets Put Striking Prospect Darryl Strawberry No. 1
New York Mets select Darryl Strawberry of Crenshaw High School Los Angeles as the top pick in the 16th annual June draft of high school and college players. Strawberry says he hoped to be picked in the top five and felt relief after the decision amid spring pressure.
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NEW York
UPI
Darryl Strawberry
Los Angeles
Crenshaw High School
New York Mets
Mets
Prospect Must Choose Mets Or Oklahoma State In Signing Tug Of War
The 18 year old baseball prospect, already profiled nationally, must decide between signing with the Mets or honoring a letter of intent with Oklahoma State. Houston’s Jeff Heathcock sparked the secondary phase with a 10 4 season and the Mets survey in Los Angeles continues as Joe McDonald negotiates terms. Regular phase rounds resume today and Thursday with a list of players and hometowns across the country.
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Mets
Oklahoma State
Houston Astros
Jeff Heathcock
Oral Roberts
Heathcock
Strawberry
Joe McDonald
Los Angeles
Tuesday Baseball Draft Picks Across Teams and Players
Tuesday's draft items include Darryl Strawberry listed with New York details and multiple players named with teams such as Atlanta Toronto Chicago and San Francisco. The fragment mentions positions like 1b and misc cities including Aurora and La Jolla.
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Jay Tite
Birmingham
Alsa Toronto
Kenneth Kinneard
Tap
Aurora
Colo
la Fairfield
San Prencisco
San Siren
Tecem
Aris
Mincenta
Ram
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Royals
Yankees
Clint Hurdle
Dennis Werth
Pete LaCock
Brewers
Orioles
Moose Haas
Cecil Cooper
Twins
Red Sox
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Rick Sofield
Blue Jays
Angels
John Mayberry
Alfredo Griffin
White Sox
Rangers
Kevin Bell
Pepe Frias
Claudell Washington
Pirates
Phillies
Ed Ott
Willie Stargell
Dodgers
Reds
Ron Cey
Bob Welch
Cardinals
Keith Hernandez
Kelly Grober
Auxun
Tex
Willie Sovar
Jorge
Gallagner, A
Nerens Ginsty
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Red
Ron Robison
Woodlake
Calif
James Petticove
Scottsdale
Ariz
Ken Jones
Lenops
Cali
Dave Mikey
Tampa
Evs
Sone
Edwin
Flonda St
Randall O'Neal
Palm Beach SC
West Palm Beach
Jeff Adama
Sadie
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Campo, Cal
Darryl
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Atlan
Ff Pyders
Serle
Darnell Coles
Aladio
Rem Cobb
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Sthoeck
Rp. Westen
Cal
Salad
Christopher
Keri
Exbott
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Fenose
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Philvel
Jett Corm
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Lodi
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Shee m Eto
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Micheel Wibder
Berkeley
Leela
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