[DG]

Originally posted by fwump
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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NFHS 2005 Rules, 3.1.4 states; A hitter may be(not mandatory) designated for any one starting player and all subsequent substitutes for that player in the game.

IMO since sub Anderson replaces George in RF, then DH Thomas in now the DH for Anderson, and George is out of the game but still is eligible to re-enter. George cannot be moved to DH. However if coach wants George to bat in pos 7 in the order he may re-enter in pos 7 but this will terminate the DH. I site 3.1.4a; which states the the role of the Dh is terminated when: the defensive player, or any previous defensive player who the DH batted, subsequently bats, pinch hits,pinch runs for the DH.


Mike

Good point. According to this rule the previous defensive player who bats for the DH, suspends the DH. Anderson must leave the game when George reenters to bat for the DH. But he could still reenter for some other position player and bat in their spot.