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David Brandt | AP

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Mlb teams getting surprisingly little production from universal dh | History Defined

The Atlanta Braves’ Marcell Ozuna hits a single during Game 3 of the NL Division Series. (Matt Slocum/AP)

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived.

In a somewhat surprising development, though, many teams are struggling to get much production from that spot.

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