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Originally Posted by rwest
Once a sub has been reported to the game umpire they are officially in the game. Therefore, if a coach reports that the first 3 batters are changing, they are official once reported and are not "projected subs".
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Almost true. However, the umpire must accept that reporting before the sub is officially in the game.
Otherwise, there would be no way for the umpire to refuse an illegal substitution, as we are expected to as preventative officiating.