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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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Tim: I didn't read the other answers. This is pretty simple. When Anderson replaces George, Thomas is now DH'ing for Anderson.
"A hitter may be...designated for any one starting player... and all subsequent substitutes for that player. Thomas, George, and Anderson all share the same batting spot.
A designated hitter and the player for whom he is batting [or batted] are locked into the batting order.
George can't DH: No person for whom the DH has hit can be the DH.
The DH is terminated for the remainder of the game when the defensive player...subsequently bats, pinch-hits, or pinch-runs for the designated hitter.
That's the end of the submitted problem.
But:
If the coach (later) wants George to reenter, that's legal.
Any of the starting players may be withdrawn and re-entered once. Anderson must leave and is ineligible to return. Thomas is now DH'ing once again for George.