The Baltimore Orioles, like all of the 15 American League Teams, have a batting position every game that they can put to their offensive advantage. And while many say pitching wins games, teams can’t win without scoring runs.
But in the NL, that batting spot belongs to the pitcher. Unless the manager creative uses the double switch and uses a true hitter, there is an obvious disadvantage with a pitcher taking a crucial spot in a nine-man lineup.
Consider some of the DHs that the Orioles have used over the years. Would the Orioles have won the 2014 ALDS without Nelson Cruz and his five RBI?