Ok assuming (I know dangerious territory there) that ruth would be dominant now like he was when he played (pitching and hitting)...
Does an AL team sign him and have him pitch AND hit?
You dont HAVE to use the DH
mlb rules
On days he pitches, no DH is used so he can hit.Quote:
The Designated Hitter rule:
A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in any game without otherwise affecting the status of the pitcher(s) in the game. A Designated Hitter for the pitcher must be selected prior to the game and must be included in the lineup cards presented to the Umpire-in-Chief.
The Designated Hitter named in the starting lineup must come to bat at least one time, unless the opposing club changes pitchers. It is not mandatory that a club designate a hitter for the pitcher, but failure to do so prior to the game precludes the use of a Designated Hitter for that game.
The day after he pitches gets the day off?
All other days he hits as DH?
He bat lefty and threw lefty so his back arm in the box is the left theirfore protecting it from being beaned.
You would only lose him approx 30-35 games a year if you gave him the day off after he pitched. You also could use him in relief if needed (tho you would then lose the DH spot if he was in it.
Thoughts???
keep in mind the very 1st line of this post. If you are going to say he cant hack it in the bigs dont post, that is not the point

