[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by Newter

Bob, Correct me if I'm wrong, harmbu noted this was under FED rules. Isn't this normally called High School ball? In other words, we use NFHS rules, which, I thought was the same as FED rules.

FED, NFHS, High School -- all pretty much interchangeable.

Anyway, my statement is based upon NFHS 2003 rules (High School ball). 3-1-7a notes, as you have stated, the previous batter not on base is allowed to replace the injured runner. However, regarding your second statement, 3-1-7d states once a team has gone short-handed and another eligible player is available, that player may fill the empty space in the lineup. That tells me, if the listed substitute shows up, she can play. Is FED rules and NFHS rules different on this?

Are you using a Baseball Rule Book? I can't find a 3-1-7A or a 3-1-7D listed. Perhaps this is a softball rule?

I base some of this on another rule 1-1 note: A player who is not listed as an eligible substitute on the lienup card shall not be prohibited from playing Now, I can see the difference, one is talking about a listed substitute who is not in the dugout, and, the other is talking about a substitute, not on the linecard, suddenly appearing and being able to legally substitute. Probably shouldn't, probably will get me into trouble, but, Can't I apply part of rule 1-1 note and 3-1-7d and say a player who walks into the dugout later in the game can legally enter the game?

I also can't find 1-1 Note in the Baseball Rules Book. SImilar words to those are in the case book -- but it's meant to apply only to who is eligible to enter the game ("anyone who shows up" not "must be on the card") and not to how many can play at one time (again, this is for baseball).