One thing the current conversation about a possible universal DH in MLB is showing is that a lot of people have great disdain for the concept of pitchers hitting.
Like, a lot.
So it's sort of amusing to recall the time NPB flipped the DH rule during interleague play for the express purpose of allowing Pacific League fans to experience the beauty of their pitchers stepping into batter's box during home games.
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