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Originally posted by Rich Ives
Subs can re-enter under tournament rules.
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I still have the 1999 book, I guess they changed that rule. Even so, it is still possible that a problem could occur. Suppose in top of 3rd inning, a pitcher, Adams, is brought in to get the last out. In the bottom of the 3rd, Baker bats for Adams, but does not complete his bat as a runner is thrown out. Adams returns to the mound in the top of the 4th, gets the first batter out, but is removed after walking the next 3 batters. Baker enters. At some point after the next pitch, manager brings it to PU attention that there was an illegal substitution, Adams was removed twice without completing the required at bat or 3 defensive outs.
I guess my real point is that if illegal substitution could result in a player not playing his required time, and it isn't realized until after the next pitch, then is that an automatic forfeit? As a manager it would be to your advantage to wait to bring it to PU attention instead of protesting the illegal substitution immediately.