Roy Oswalt had more walks tonight hitting (2) than pitching (1)!

And DH proponents would give this all up!

I know I am easily amused but still....

Designated hitter

On this date in 1973, Major League owners approve the use of the Designated Hitter in the American League on an experimental three-year basis.

"I screwed up the game of baseball. Baseball needed a jolt of offense for attendance, so they decided on the DH. I never thought that it would last this long." - Ron Blomberg (the first DH ever) in 2003