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Originally Posted by RKBUmp
Big argument on another board. I believe the final general consensus was you cannot accept offensive substitutions until they are actually coming up to bat or entering for another runner. My understanding was this was also a big topic of discussion at asa uic national clinic and they came to same determination.
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Which to me is tantamount to not accepting the starting lineup except the first batter.
Maybe someone who was at that clinic will explain the irrationality.
A projected substitution is one that can not happen right then, like a re-entry later, or a pinch hitter for a player still on defense.