While some former fielders struggle with full-time DH duty, Alex Rodriguez has taken well to his new role. Is the Yankees' best DH ever?
In the 42 years since their own Ron Blomberg became baseball's first ever designated hitter in 1973, the Yankees haven't made quite as great use of the controversial position as many of their American League competitors. They've never really had a star at DH, like a David Ortiz, an Edgar Martinez or a Harold Baines. Instead they've preferred to employ the spot as short-term parking for aging vets on smaller deals and as a rest vehicle for other regulars.