Pitcher re-entering the game.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

Would you make a big deal over three pitches?

Of course not. I wouldn't have to, though because the catcher would throw the fifth one down on his own.

[JJ]

Any pitcher entering (or re-entering) the game - or the position - is entitled to 8 warmup pitches, unless he chooses not to take that many. If a coach switches his pitcher with another position player for one batter and then switches them back, the re-entering pitcher is entitled to 8 warmups, because he's now technically a relief pitcher (even though he may have "started" the game at that position).
Isn't it a great game?

JJ

[Rich]

Originally Posted by JJ

Any pitcher entering (or re-entering) the game - or the position - is entitled to 8 warmup pitches, unless he chooses not to take that many. If a coach switches his pitcher with another position player for one batter and then switches them back, the re-entering pitcher is entitled to 8 warmups, because he's now technically a relief pitcher (even though he may have "started" the game at that position).
Isn't it a great game?

JJ

None of what you wrote is in dispute. No pitcher ever replaced the starter in the original situation.