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Originally Posted by bobbybanaduck
incorrect. while the game pitcher may only pinch hit for the DH, he can and must enter the batting order if the DH enters the game defensively. in the original sitch, when the 3rd baseman gets dumped, the manager must enter the DH defensively at 3B (keeping him in his spot in the batting order), which then forces the pitcher to bat in the spot vacated by the ejected 3B.
6.10(b) paragraph 5
The Designated Hitter may be used defensively, continuing to bat in the same position in the batting order, but the pitcher must then bat in the place of the substituted defensive player...
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Exactly. Not in the spot of the player who was ejected, unless the DH was ejected. Using the DH is like having ten starters in the batting order for all abject purposes, only two starters bat in the same spot.