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Originally posted by bob jenkins
Yes, by most interps. The rule only states "pinch-hit", but it's a reasonable (imho) extension to make it "pinch run" as well.
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OBR 6.10
The Designated Hitter may be used defensively, continuing to bat in the same postiion in the batting order, but the pitcher must then bat in the place of the substituted defensive player...
NFHS rules allow a DH for any defensive player (OBR allows only for the pitcher). And therefore disallows this three players changing positions that OBR allows.
NFHS 3-1-4 A designated hitter and the player for whom he is batting (the defensive player) are locked into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation. The role of the DH is terminated for the remainder of the game when:
a. the defensive player, or any previous defensive player for whom the DH batted, subsequently bats, pinch-hits, or pinch runs for the DH (the defensive player has entered the offensive line-up [the batting order] for the DH when he bats, hit, or runs).
b. the DH or any previous DH assumes a defensive position.
Your scenario could, and probably should have been allowed under OBR but would not be acceptable for NFHS rules.
(Obviously the parenthetical comments in the above rule statements are mine.)
I would like to add my own question to this thread:
If, after the DH has been terminated, can the DH re-enter the game to play defense and to bat in his original spot on the batting order? For example: DH for pitcher. Pitcher enters and bats for DH - DH role is terminated. Can DH now re-enter and pitch, or play any other position, with the pitcher, that batted for the DH and that terminated the DH role, leaving the batting order (9 players batting and the same 9 playing defense. Original pitcher is gone and DH is now playing defense and batting)? This seems reasonable and I would allow it. Am I correct?
FED rules specifically say the DH may re-enter.