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Originally Posted by bn2cardz
I don't think there is any support for the NL vs AL debate overall.
The opposite thinking of a DH making one more spot in the rotation harder is that the pitcher not having to swing a bat and possibly run bases can rest their bodies between innings.
The batting average for the NL is .252, for the AL it is .247. So you could say that the NL would be harder since they have the higher batting average.
The DH was introduced in 1973. Since then here are the break downs:
51 - AL
54 - NL
Perfect Games Since 1973
9 - AL
5 - NL
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However we are talking about getting a no hitter now , not in 1973. If you look at the last 20 no hitters, how many were NL or in NL parks...im guessing its far more than 10% more than the AL ones..more like 50%+ more..
For the past 10 years etc its clearly trending in the NL favor i believe it will show.