illegal Sub/CR

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by edhern

One answer was don't allow it as preventive umpiring, but it is an appeal. What is you are keeping a scorecard with a lineup and substitutions as I was in a Fed game. I didn't allow it when I noticed a substitute re-entering after being pinch run for, even though the coach was willing to take a chance on appeal that probably never would have happened. Was it my obligation to prevent it (which I did)?

Yes, imo. 10-1-1.

If the coach "insists" on it, then I'd allow it, and immediately declare the runner out. The illegal sub can be discovered by the umpire or either team. 3-1-1.