Subs and Starters

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Originally Posted by Dakota

By rule, S1 entered the game for B3 when reported to the PU. (ASA 4-6-B). After replacing B3 in the lineup (officially and by rule), S1 then replaced (unreported) B2 on the bases, and B3 re-entered (unreported) to bat. Once a pitch was thrown, both of these entries became official. (ASA 4-6-C-1).

S1 is an illegal and unreported sub, is DQ'ed, and may be replaced on the base by B2 or another eligible sub. B3 is an unreported, but legal, sub and is DQ'ed and may be replaced at bat with the assumed count by an eligible sub. If no legal sub is available for B3, an out is recorded.

Nailed it. 2 DQ'd participants.

The coach admitted during this fiasco that he F'd up and told us "6 for 24", but meant "6 for 22". What we did (in error!) on the field:
- Called S1 out, removed from base. Did not DQ her.
- Let the OC re-enter B3 and assume the count.

Talking afterward in the umpire gazebo, one way to help prevent this mistake is when the coach says "6 for 24", the PU should repeat the change, and verify the names of the players. "6 for 24. You're putting in Vikki for Erin?" That'll clue the coach in if you say the names and they're not what's in his head.