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Ron Blomberg, the first designated hitter in MLB history, steps into the batter's box during a 1973 game, symbolizing the introduction of a new era in baseball strategy.
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What is the Designated Hitter rule and how did it change MLB strategy?

On April 6, 1973, Ron Blomberg stepped up for the New York Yankees, not as a fielder, but as baseball's first designated hitter.

Marco Moretti·August 10, 2026
A baseball game scene with data visualizations on the scoreboard, symbolizing the impact of sabermetrics on modern baseball strategy.
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What is Sabermetrics and How Has It Revolutionized Baseball?

Between 2000 and 2006, the Oakland A's averaged 94.

Marco Moretti·June 21, 2026