Koufax, though, was a poor hitter, while Drysdale was considered a good one for a pitcher.
Koufax was a pure pitcher, Drysdale was an all-round baseball player-pitch, hit, run, field.
A friend of mine got to sit in the Dodger dugout one game when he was a Boy Scout. He said that Koufax talked to him and was very engaging, while Drysdale wouldn't give him the time of day.
Yes, I believe the players' association will eventually phase out what's left of pitchers batting (don't forget interleague games).