Do DH's have lower incidences of injury?

malichai11 · 08-25-2015, 06:13 PM

If I have a fragile but dominant hitter who is very injury prone, would he have a lower incidence of injury if I moved him to DH over an outfield position?

Orcin · 08-25-2015, 06:20 PM

Yes, because he will not have a chance to be injured on a defensive play.

Doc_Brown · 08-25-2015, 06:21 PM

Not really sure but in a league I'm running at the moment Ortiz got himself injured for 6 months, but that was caused by running the bases.

jpeters1734 · 08-25-2015, 08:50 PM

The way I look at it, is that there's a small chance a player will be injured every play. putting him at dh, significantly reduces his amount of plays which, in turn will reduce his overall injury chance

hfield007 · 08-26-2015, 02:34 AM

yes, just like a relief pitcher isn't as likely as a starter to be hurt.

play less = injury risk goes down.

08-25-2015, 06:13 PM	#1
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08-25-2015, 06:20 PM	#2
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,849	Yes, because he will not have a chance to be injured on a defensive play.

08-25-2015, 06:21 PM	#3
Doc_Brown All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,326	Not really sure but in a league I'm running at the moment Ortiz got himself injured for 6 months, but that was caused by running the bases.

08-26-2015, 02:34 AM	#5
hfield007 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,713	yes, just like a relief pitcher isn't as likely as a starter to be hurt. play less = injury risk goes down.