Visits to pitcher, playing pro rules

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Brblueump44

They play strict American League rules in this league but apparently other umpires had had this same situation and allowed the pitcher to remain in the game as a position player.

If they wish to do it this way, the coach needs to come to YOU first and make the switch, before heading to the mound. The second he went to the mound first, pitcher was done for the day.

[DG]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

If they wish to do it this way, the coach needs to come to YOU first and make the switch, before heading to the mound. The second he went to the mound first, pitcher was done for the day.

Are you saying you don't consider it a pitching change due to 2nd trip if HC comes to you first to announce the change?

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by DG

Are you saying you don't consider it a pitching change due to 2nd trip if HC comes to you first to announce the change?

It's a pitching change. But it's not a visit. F1 is not out of the game.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

It's a pitching change. But it's not a visit. F1 is not out of the game.

Do you have a reference? I was under the impression that this did constitute a visit -- but I'm away from my references at the moment.

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Do you have a reference? I was under the impression that this did constitute a visit -- but I'm away from my references at the moment.

I, likewise, was under the impression that the manager should only do this verbally from the dugout.