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My state high school association adopted the MLB unreported substitute rule 20+ years ago. There is no penalty for an unreported substitute. Though some argue that this will make for a free-for-all, that couldn't be farther from the truth. We still require substitutes to be announced, but don't penalize players for coaching mistakes. We still have possible penalties for unsporting conduct for continual non-reporting, but that never seems to be an issue.
We prefer participation over disqualification, especially at the amateur level. We don't even penalize major league baseball players and coaches for not reporting and they are getting paid millions.
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Kill the Clones. Let God sort them out.
No one likes an OOJ (Over-officious jerk).
Realistic officiating does the sport good.
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