Substitute Pitcher

[Matthew F]

Originally posted by EMD
Then; if Baker is replaced with the count at 1-0 with Charlie who takes the count to 3-0. I understand the rule to say the Charlie must complete pitch to the batter until he out or on base and/ or the inning is complete. Because this the first batter he is pitching. Is this correct? For example, the batter is Frank, 2 out count is 1-0. Are the following legal?

A) Pitcher Baker is replaced with P-Charlie, who picks off the runner to end the inning, P-Charlie is not required to pitch to Frank to start the next inning? Correct, Charlie may be replaced at the start of the next inning or even during Frank's at bat in the next inning.

B) Pitcher Baker is replaced with P-Charlie, who ask the coach to replace him while Frank is at bat, he can be replaced? Or, is he required to complete his pitch to Frank of until the next out or reaches base? (which ever comes first). No, Frank cannot be replaced until the conditions you mentioned have been met or sitch A, above, has played out.

C) Pitcher Baker is replaced with P-Charlie, P-Charlie is a wild one so the coach call times to visit the mound, then after next pitch he calls time to visit the mound. Then do you apply the 2 visit/ same batter rule discussed above? Warn the coach that he cannot make the visit. If he still does, eject him and notify the manager that a new pitcher will be required for the next batter. Charlie must complete his obligation as stated in sitch A & B, above.

Thanks

OBR 3.05 and 8.06 cover pitcher substitutions and visits