Because that player can go play defense and not lose a position player
Say you have a light hitting 1st or 2nd basemen, the DP can hit for them and allow your pitcher to hit. Not just a DH, they can play.
Some teams will use the DP to have 2 pitchers in a lineup. Coach can flip between pitchers and never burn either one.
Terrible explanation, but also to be different from baseball I’m sure. They can be a fielder and not just a hitter, hence “player” [Post edited by VTsportscaster at 05/28/2021 9:58PM]
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