NFHS Rules, Designated Hitter Rule

[David B]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Dash, you're undercutting my point: they MUST be in the lineup at the same time, and in the same spot, too, or else one's a sub and NOT a DH.

By 'lineup' I mean what umpires mean, not what players mean. Perhaps that's another source of confusion.

I agree this is the best way to look at it. The DH is a player in the game also, just as the other nine. That's why it is best written in below the player who he is batting for and not at the bottom of the lineup card like so many coaches want to do .

DH is in the #3 spot, he stays there the rest of the game. (if he is in the game) Now he is a substitute and can be subbed for and return once just as any other player, but that's another whole situation.

Thanks
David