You are here:

Baseball Trivia (General)/DH & Pitcher Hitting in World Series

Advertisement

Expert: - 10/29/2008


Question
In World Series play, since the DH rule was established,it seems that American League pitchers have done pretty well with the bat when playing in the N.L. park. What is their overall average compared to N.L. pitchers?
How have the National League D.H.'s done vs. AL?
Thanks for all you do.  
Mark

Answer
Mark,

You will find three reports at the following sites. I'm sorry that you will have to arrive at totals yourself.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/shareit/jtHu
http://www.bb-ref.com/pi/shareit/7mCP
http://www.bb-ref.com/pi/shareit/MGyB  

Baseball Trivia (General)

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Tom Schott

Expertise

I will deal with the major leagues only from 19th century to present. I`m good on baseball history, records, statistics, ballparks. I don't do off-the-field stuff. Please if you already know the answer to the question, please don't ask it. I don't want to play "stump the expert."

Experience

I've written on the subject, and I have substantial library of resources.

Organizations
SABR

Publications
Numerous encyclopedia, newspaper, magazine articles. One book, several book chapters.

Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in American history.

Awards and Honors
Bevy of writing awards.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.