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Originally Posted by socalblue1
So as two separate players, when I have the P/DH replaced on the mound I would assume he is still the DH until otherwise notified. Should a new batter come to the plate in the DH position after that I'm going to stop and confirm that this is a simple DH substitution.
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The A.R. does not support your assumption. The coach must say something to indicate P will stay on as DH. And why wouldn't he if the pitcher is a good hitter and has been hitting for himself.
I recall a certain college club team with a particularly good hitting CF/P. When pitching he was always listed in starting lineup as P/DH and remained in the game if relieved. Coach never missed stating that he was staying in as DH if removed as pitcher. In a game when he wasn't the starting pitcher he played CF.
It's not too much to ask of a coach. It would be a good question to ask, from a preventive umpiring perspective, when the change is made.