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Originally posted by joemoore
I appreciate the comments, much the same as what I heard before. Yet, it is not written that way in the rules. The rules do not say a pitcher must take the field except in the case if he is unannouned.
The rules say the lineup card is what detemines who is the pitcher.
Does anyone know of any rules that say something different?
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The rules also say that projected substitutions are not allowed.
I feel for you wanting to find the magic rule that explicitly says this, but I couldn't find it. This is a place where common sense must rule.
If you are going to allow these courtesy runners on projected defensive switches, I want to come coach at a game that you are umpiring. Because I will have EVERY slower batter report as the new catcher when he comes up to hit.
--Rich