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Re: Re: I think the rules support Bob's statement
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"The designated hitter may be used defensively, continuing to bat in the same position in the batting order, but the pitcher must then bat in the place of the substituted defensive player..." This is almost exactly the original scenario as given by Jay R but requested by the coach during their offensive half inning rather than in the defensive context of which the rule is stated. The only difference is now the entering pitcher for R2 didn't have to bat - he becomes a runner for R2 without having to face the pitcher. Perhaps this is the difference and the justification of why the substitution should not be allowed... or perhaps it is so trivial of a difference that as Bob Jenkins stated, it is a reasonable extension of the rule and should be allowed. Precedence anyone?
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