Just over half a century ago, Major League Baseball introduced the designated hitter rule in the American League, consigning pitchers to the bench for half of each game. This year marks only the third since the National League adopted the still-controversial rule permanently. Now, less than six weeks into the 2024 season, Shohei Ohtani — a star pitcher as well as a hitter — is on track to deliver not just the best DH season in league history but possibly the most valuable overall performance in all of MLB.
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