Sean Quinn, an editor at Metro in New York, asks this important question.

With Ken Griffey Jr. getting dealt to the White Sox yesterday, we were more than just wondering about how much athleticism it takes to be a designated hitter these days.

The price is always right if you’re a DH. Sit in the dugout, make four plate appearances a game and maybe take a hard turn off first base every now and again.

So while we were doing some A.M. summer boozing and watching “The Price Is Right,” it hit us: Are DH’s more athletic than a “Price Is Right” contestant?

(And on a personal note, it is still taking some time to get used to the horrendous stylings of Drew Carey, who is to Bob Barker what Tori Scott was to Kelly Kapowski in “Saved by the Bell,” but we’ll still take it.)

Would pull up limp running down the aisle: Ken Griffey Jr., Chicago White Sox — We hate to say it, but Jr. isn’t the same guy that inspired moments like this.

Would get winded after overbidding twice and stay seated the rest of the show: David Oritz, Boston Red Sox — Big Papi hasn’t attempted to steal a base or play in the field all season. We wouldn’t want him spinning the wheel in the “Showcase Showdown” either; he could hurt that wrist again.

Would fall down the “Plinko” stairs: Matt Stairs, Toronto Blue Jays — A goatee, mullet and beer gut just don’t add up to success like they used to.

Would lose to Drew Carey in a foot race: Jose Vidro, Seattle Mariners — Don’t get us wrong, Vidro was dominant earlier in his career with the Expos. Since then, though, his right knee has taken more damage than a hit from Tanya Harding and his ankles aren’t strong enough to make him an everyday player in the field. He has just 18 extra-base hits this season.

Would lose to Bob Barker in a foot race: Frank Thomas, Oakland A’s — The Big Hurt is scheduled to rejoin Oakland after playing in a simulated game. We think that just means Thomas created himself and then simmed through a game of “Baseball Stars.€

Would beat the absolute bejesus out of Bob Barker: Gary Sheffield, Detroit Tigers — Sheff is a very angry ballplayer. With a .229 average, he hasn’t connected on much this season, but Barker moves just slow enough for Sheff to hit.

Would be too winded to participate in the “Showcase Showdown:” Cliff Floyd, Tampa Bay Rays — Dude was part of that sick 1994 Montreal team that would have won the World Series if not for the strike. Still, he gets hated on like the chunky kid who swims in his T-shirt at a pool party.

Would bid $1 more than poor bastard next to him on contestant’s row, win a car, spin and hit $1 on the “Showcase Showdown,” win both showcases and drive off with Barker’s beauty (are they still calling them that?), Phire Dawson: Milton Bradley, Texas Rangers — The guy is an absolute beast and he’s gotten a bad rap for showing too much passion for the game. If the Rangers didn’t outbid everyone for Kevin Millwood (5-year, $60 million) and grab a few pitchers who like to hit the catcher’s mitt, Bradley could be making a run at a World Series right now.