Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-206) and index.
The American League falters at the plate -- The American League suffers at the gate -- The designated hitter arrives -- The American League takes a lead in attendance -- The designated hitter is 10 years old -- A changing cadre of designated hitters -- The American League sits at the top -- The designated hitter and proposed changes -- Interleague play -- In the new millennium -- Awards and accomplishments -- Strategies in the "nine-man" and "ten-man" leagues