Assertion: pitcher | /r/CapableOf | have to bat
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text: Prior to 1973, all pitchers in both major leagues (NL and AL) had to bat unless lifted for a pinch hitter, which always resulted in the pitcher having to leave the game and not come back.
text: We notice that early in the game, it’s pretty much a given that the pitcher will hold a bat when his spot comes up.
text: This is where the National League has a superior game: there's no designated hitter, and the pitcher has to bat.