problem with NFHS question #62

[JEL]

"e" would only be correct if the FLEX was substitued for using the DP.

Any other legal sub can be entered in the FLEX spot.


"c" however is incorrect on at least two points. The FLEX never bats. She may sub in for the DP but then she is no longer the FLEX. Also, there would only be one spot in the batting order she could enter, not "anywhere."

[bbsbvb83]

Originally Posted by JEL

The FLEX never bats. She may sub in for the DP but then she is no longer the FLEX.

I disagree with this. The FLEX may play offense for the DP, but that does not mean she is the new DP... she is still the FLEX.

From 3-3-6d:

The DP may be substituted for at any time by a legal substitute or the FLEX may play offense for the DP. In either case, the DP will leave the game. If replaced by a substitute, the DP position remains in the lineup.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by bbsbvb83

I disagree with this. The FLEX may play offense for the DP, but that does not mean she is the new DP... she is still the FLEX.

From 3-3-6d:

The DP may be substituted for at any time by a legal substitute or the FLEX may play offense for the DP. In either case, the DP will leave the game. If replaced by a substitute, the DP position remains in the lineup.

And I disagree with that, too.

When the FLEX plays offense for the DP, she is not the DP; and she is also not the FLEX. Same issue the NCAA coaches had when it was called DEFO; how could someone named DEFense Only play offense??

Answer is much simpler than you are all making it. When the FLEX (or DEFO) plays offense for the DP, she is no longer a FLEX, DP, or DEFO. If you went down to 9 players, then NONE of those positions exist at that time; you now have a player that is playing one of the 9 positions; period. IF they then return to 10 players, then the original FLEX and DP positions return; if they stay at 9, then there are 9 players, without a DP or a FLEX, just 9 players.