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Originally posted by Tim C
The following situation was sent to the PBUA today for clarification:
1- Able #25 (4)
2- Baker #33 (7)
3- Charles #41 (2)
4- David #51 (1)
5- Earl #27 (6)
6- Frank #3 (3)
7- George #21 (9)
8- Thomas #7 DH for George
9- Herman #14 (8)
10-Issac #40 (5)
In the top of the 4th inning sub Anderson goes into play RF in place of George.
Coach says that, "George will move to DH"
Umpire says, "Coach you can't change the Space Time Continueum -- this isn't an episode of Star Trek!"
Coach scratches head!
Please post your answer and all notes that support your decision. Can this legally happen or not?
"Play on, mates!"
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This one is kind of strange but I'll try.
Rule 3-1-4a I think covers that the defensive player or ANY previous defensive player for whom the DH batters bats, pinch hits or pinch runs etc.,
So I think that makes this play okay. Since George is no longer in the game, he can bat but the DH is terminated and he is locked into that batting position.
Thanks
David