Just curious here and armed with what probably appears to be a smart ass question but is actually sincere .... What is the explanation for the Designated Hitter rule. Is the DH required to hit for the pitcher? Could a team let their pitcher hit and use the designated hitter to bat for the second baseman or shortstop? If you happen to be following the New York Yankees season to this point, then you'd know why I'm asking.
With the strike zone graphic box that's now employed in baseball telecasts to enhance our viewing pleasure, the technology must exist to position a robot behind the plate to call balls and strikes. If nothing else, it would end all the arguing and dirty looks. Who's going to give a robot a dirty look or question its decision making? What would that accomplish? I'm thinking that the average robot is immune to intimidation tactics.
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