Hot Take Tuesday: Every MLB team should have two DHs

It took us long enough to get a DH on the National League roster so I don't see two DHs happening anytime soon...but it really should happen. With this suggestion I am requesting that each team has a defensive specialist in addition to their pitcher. Most often this would end up being the catcher but that is not a requirement. Teams could strategize however they like.  

The league average BA for catchers this past season was .226 which is quite a bit below the league average of .242. It's no secret that offensive catchers are a dying breed in the MLB, but there are plenty of catchers that are still worth their weight defensively. This is causing teams to carry an offensive liability at the catcher position due to what the guy can bring defensively. 

Think about how many minor league guys there are, or have been, over the years that are elite defensive catchers, but they never make it in "the show" because they can't cut it offensively. I have to imagine this happens pretty often. By adding two DHs you are not only improving the offensive potential, you are also creating an opportunity for defensive specialist catchers to get an opportunity to fill a role on a big league team. 

Like I said, it doesn't have to be strictly catchers, maybe you have an elite short stop but the guy struggles with the curve. With two DHs you can still have him filling his role on the infield while giving another guy ABs. Some teams may utilize this second DH spot for careered DH players, others may give some of their prospects additional ABs. 

No matter what, I really think this will make the game better all around, and while I know baseball is incredibly slow to embrace change, I think this is a change that will make the game more exciting.