A pitcher would have to play in the field or hit. But for the purposes of this story pitchers will never bat again in the big leagues.

Can pitchers bat in the American League? - Quora

Can pitchers bat in the American League?

Designated Hitter Rule | Glossary - MLB.com

The designated hitter rule allows teams to use another player to bat in place of the pitcher. Because the pitcher is still part of the teams nine defensive ...

Designated hitter - Wikipedia

The designated hitter (DH) is a baseball player who bats in place of another position player most commonly the pitcher. The position is authorized by Major ...

MLBs war on the joy of watching pitchers bat is almost complete

31‏/03‏/2021 — Yes and no. When the 2021 season gets under way on Thursday pitchers will take their turn at bat in the National League same as every year ...

MLB universal DH rule explained Why National League pitchers wont ...

07‏/04‏/2022 — Pitchers can now focus on pitching and overall conditioning instead of trying to squeeze in batting practice. Basically More poles less BP.

MLB Creates Ohtani Rule to Keep Stars Bat in Games

22‏/03‏/2022 — A new rule will allow a pitcher who bats for himself to stay in a game as the designated hitter when he is finished pitching.

5 Reasons Why MLB Baseball Pitchers Are Bad Hitters

24‏/05‏/2022 — Major League Baseball pitchers are imposing athletes with the power ... or at first base where you can take advantage of his bat every game?

How much impact has MLBs universal DH had? Three takeaways from ...

07‏/05‏/2022 — The designated hitter rule in which pitchers are not forced to humiliate themselves at the plate is now a permanent presence in Major ...

Designated hitter - Baseball Wiki - Fandom

No team is required to use a DH although every American League team does have ... Thus the pitcher or a pinch hitter must bat in the newly-opened spot in ...