Things have become different over time, but pitchers should still be hitting in high school regularly. Many play two positions if they go to college as well. I'm sure that baseball will eventually go to the DH, but it's a stupid move that'll make NL teams pay 8-10 million for a guy that can hit, money I'd much rather see go to pitching. Nottso, you may be onto something, but the union would never go for it. How is that gonna go over in the playoffs when a guy like Big Papi gets to bat in the top of the first, and then yer pitcher can't get an out in the bottom half and is immediately replaced. Now you've lost one of your best hitters. (and a guy that is paid 13 million as well). Remember when Prince punched Manny Parra? I could see a lot more of that happening.