I remember when Sandy Koufax hit a home run. He was the worst hitting pitcher in baseball. Despite having 4 no-hitters he always said the home run was his greatest achievement in his career. That’s what baseball is all about.
Justin Verlander got his first hit in the major league last year. It was a double very nearly home run. It took nearly 7 years in the major league to do it.
I hate watching pitchers bat. Might as well just go with two outs to call it an inning when batters are up.
I do recall the Dodgers of that era occasionally using Don Drysdale as a PH.