This week’s Tale of the Tape features a new rule that extended a Hall of Fame career.

In the history of the game of baseball, there's a position which is newer than all of them: the designated hitter. Made possible in the 1973 season and included in both leagues in 2022, the DH extended the careers of many star sluggers and even was the sole career position for many including Hall of Famer Edgar Martinez, David Ortiz, and Alex Rodriguez. How did it effect the Twins? Just ask Twins Legend and recent inductee into Cooperstown Tony Oliva.