Improper Batter

[mcrowder]

Originally Posted by JefferMC

--- Below is what actually happened ---

First of all, the substitution required a 4 minute conference between the head coach and both umpires before the umpire reported the substition to the other team. When the problem was explained to the PU (i.e. the flex doesn't bat, at least not without becoming a substitute for another player who is batting) he stated that the current situation was his fault as he had given the coach the wrong answer. After another 4 minute conference between the umpires and the offensive head coach, they eventually decided that they gave the wrong substitution (they were confused on which player was being subbed for, which was hogwash as it was confirmed at the time that the substitution was for the Flex) and that #8 should have been subbed for #1. They declared the two pitches "no pitches" and returned R1 to 3B, and B4 resumed the batters box at 0-0, and was struck out on 3 pitches, the runner never got another chance to score.

So what happened when you (or your team's manager) protested the misapplication of the rule?

PS - EVERY coach should know this rule if they know only one rule. Real umpires know this backward and forward, but it seems that the only time anyone actually bats out of order, some volunteer yahoo (or 50-year veteran with 1 year experience) is in charge. Coaches - KNOW THIS RULE.