Projected subs

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

So your position is that coaches can make multiple defensive changes at the same time, but not multiple offensive changes at the same time? How do you come to that conclusion?

If a coach makes 2 or more changes at the same time, you accept all the changes; and they are official once you accept and report them to the opposing team. The prohibition against projecting changes is against changes that cannot be made at that time; multiple changes can be made at any time, just not one that will happen in the future. The changes you are describing are effective now, not future projections, no matter when the batter actually comes up.

What do you do if the coach changes his mind? You say, "Coach, you have made that change, and it is official. It cannot be undone. Are you asking to reenter the starter now?"

I agree with Steve and Mike on this one. If a coach wants to change their entire line-up between innings, that's fine by me. Heck, I even prefer they let me know between innings, as it keeps the game moving.

There's a difference between accepting multiple (but separate) changes in the line-up and accepting multiple changes to one spot in the line-up. The latter is not acceptable, and if the coach tries to do this, I let them know that they are to notify me a second time when the player is back in the game. I had a coach try this at my National last year, and I told him to let me know when the player is actually re-entered. He forgot to do so, and he put the player back on defense at the next half inning, creating an unreported substitute situation.