Adding players to a lineup

[Tru_in_Blu]

Sounds like you answered your OP.

Can't ask for USA rules if/when local bylaws supplant book rule(s).

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Sounds like you answered your OP.

Can't ask for USA rules if/when local bylaws supplant book rule(s).

Right, I was wondering whether there's such a global rule. I guess not.

I appreciate the input, all. Thanks!

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by bainsey

Based on a local rule, yes. Our league allows a team to bat/field nine, and you don't have to take an out at the bottom of the lineup. However, if you do that, you're locked into playing with nine for the entire game.

The crux is, you can't alter the number in the lineup after it's been established, and it's established once the lead-off spot bats a second time. That's where I'm going with this.

Then you didn't get it from 4-1-D.1, did you.

Originally Posted by bainsey

Right, I was wondering whether there's such a global rule. I guess not.

I appreciate the input, all. Thanks!

4-1-D.1 is the "global rule" (actually, USA rule), but your league is replacing it with its own rule. Therefore, your questions should be directed to your league.