illegal/unreported subs

[WestMichBlue]

" I do not believe it's the job of any umpire or scorekeeper to bring these problems to the attention of either coach."

If it is an unreported sub then you don't know about it, so obviously you do not say anything.

If, however, you are in a situation where umpires are given line-up cards and all subs are to be reported through you, then it is your responsibility to detect an illegal sub and tell the coach not to make that substitution. That is called preventative umpiring.

Say the O Coach sends in #10 to be a CR for the catcher in the 6th inning. You check your line-up card and see that #10 ran for the pitcher back in the 3rd inning. Your immediate response should be; "Sorry Coach, you need a different CR for your catcher."

KONO - The above is not part of PONY rules; it is simply part of good umpiring. The PONY rules only define the penalties you access should an unreported sub (called Ineligible by PONY) be detected by the scorekeeper or the opposing team. It also defines the penalties for an Illegal sub, but my position is "shame on you" if you allowed a coach to enter an illegal sub.

WMB