Pitchers

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by oxt

We use the free substitution rule in our local Cal Ripkin 11 / 12 yr. old league. My question to you guys,,,,Should or does the free substitution rule apply to the pitcher also. I never knew the pitcher could re-enter as a pitcher as many times as wanted or needed in a game. I thought a pitcher could only re-enter as a pitcher one time.

If you are using free substitution, any player can play any position at any time. All pitching restrictions go right out the window.

The league might want to reconsider free substitution, as it is loaded with problems. There are batting orders and pitching regulations for a reason, and organization and order are big considerations.