Pinch Hitter/ Batting Out of Order

[jicecone]

I think your over-thinking this way too much.

If Dusty, Peter, Sarah, Mikey, Franky, Harry or anyone else (except Charlie), that is not in the game come in and bat in Bill's spot unannounced, they are then the legit batter and substitute (pinch hitter) for Bill. Period.

If you let the second scenario happen, where he substitutes Dusty for Charlie, when Bill is up, then you deserve all the crap that going to take place. Take control of your game and this won't happen. There is no need to discuss what if's after that because it is not going to happen in my game , especially with a lineup card.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by jicecone

There is no need to discuss what if's after that because it is not going to happen in my game , especially with a lineup card.

First batter of the inning. Coach tells you, "Dusty for Charlie." You're going to notice that Baker should have been the correct batter? If so, you pay way more attention to the batting orders and.or write more stuff on the line-up card than I do.

[jicecone]

Bob, I don't need to spend that much time noticing the number on the jersey, compared to the number on the card. With out writing anything.

Granted, summer ball may be a little different but keeping track of the number is easier. Regardless though, the point was, taking time to make sure the lineup is correct can save you problems. Does that mean something can't go wrong? I wish that was true.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by jicecone

Bob, I don't need to spend that much time noticing the number on the jersey, compared to the number on the card. With out writing anything.

Granted, summer ball may be a little different but keeping track of the number is easier. Regardless though, the point was, taking time to make sure the lineup is correct can save you problems. Does that mean something can't go wrong? I wish that was true.

The number on the player coming to the plate (Charlie) is the spot in which you write Dusty's name / number. There's nothing for you to notice is wrong, yet -- summer, spring or fall.

That's the whole point -- sometimes the coaches / players make a mistake that you can't catch.

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

The number on the player coming to the plate (Charlie) is the spot in which you write Dusty's name / number. There's nothing for you to notice is wrong, yet -- summer, spring or fall.

That's the whole point -- sometimes the coaches / players make a mistake that you can't catch.

Well if he is the first batter to the plate I think I would notice but I agree sometimes (it), happens. One thing for sure, there have been early spring and late fall games I have officiated up north which clearly confused me with winter.