Odd Scenarios - Stump the Ump

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by CoachPaul

2) I'm thinking the game should have been forfeited at the moment of the ejection. The roster submitted before the game would have only had 9 names on it. No way to continue. IF the team were smart they would have signed a bullpen catcher or two to one day contracts for $1 and added them to the roster for such a contingency.

Under OBR, you have to "field" 9 players -- so until they go on defense (or the spot comes up in the order), they can play.

Under NCAA -- you have to have 9 players. Immediate forfeit.