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Thanks, Paul.
To take it just a bit further, let’s see if I am applying these rules correctly. Assume regular season here I haven’t even read tournament rules yet!
Play 1: Starter9 who started in the ninth spot in the lineup is replaced at the beginning of the second inning by Sub1. Starter9 has played three defensive outs and has not yet batted at the time of the substitution.
Ruling: Legal. Although Starter9 has not yet played six outs and had one at bat, she is a starter and will be able to and is required to return to the game later to finish her playing requirements.
Play 2: Continuing from above, in the third inning the manager reports that Starter9 will reenter and replace Starter1 in the first spot in the order. Starter1 has played six outs and had one at bat. At this point Sub1 has played three outs and had no at bats.
Ruling: Although Starter9 needs to come back into the game to finish her playing requirements, she cannot do so until the player she replaced (Sub1) has played six outs and completed one at bat. It does not matter that Sub1 is not the player being removed at this time. The Umpire should not allow the substitution.
Play 3: Continuing same game, at the start of the fifth inning the manager reports that now Starter9 will reenter and replace Starter1 in the first spot in the order. Starter1 has played nine outs and batted twice, and Sub1 has played six outs and batted once.
Ruling: Legal. Since Sub1 who had earlier replaced Starter9 has played six outs and had one at bat Starter9 is now eligible to reenter the game anywhere in the order.
How did I do?
Ernie
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