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Originally Posted by RKBUmp
FED changed the rule I believe it was this year on when a substitute becomes official.
3-3-e ....when the ball is declared live by the plate umpire.
So, under the original post the coach can change his mind prior to the umpire declaring the ball live and it would not count as a substitution.
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Originally Posted by Ed Maeder
RKB is correct for Fed Rule set. This is not a change, but a difference from ASA rule set. Would be a good change for Fed to look at.
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Re-read that rule, 3-3-e. It applies (ONLY) when substitutions are unannounced, not when announced.
If the plate umpire has reported a change to the opposing head coach (as specified now), the substitution is official, and, assuming a substitution, not simply a defensive change, the returning pitcher is now a re-entry.
Not different than ASA (other than a warning then restriction under 3-6-7) with respect to when official.