Under slowpitch ASA rules can someone clear up the following.

Batter hits a triple and when sliding into third injures herself. Defense team won't allow a courtesy runner - batting team have no substitutes. Batting coach leaves injured runner on third. Next batter gets a base hit and third base runner limps home.

Next at bat the injured girl is up at the plate with a 2-1 count. The batting team then find a substitute (late arrival). Is it possible to substitute a batter in mid count or will the injured batter have to play it out?

Thanks

Chris

The sub would be legal, as long as s/he is a legal
sub, and since s/he
has never played for another player, seems like s/he would be.

glen

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[Edited by whiskers_ump on Jul 2nd, 2003 at 05:59 AM]

So it is possible is sub out during an at bat - in ASA? What rule reference is this?

Chris

[Edited by Hyzepher on Jul 2nd, 2003 at 06:16 AM]

ASA 4.6 Cannot cite an exact rule to the particular question above as it does not exist. There is NO limitation as to when a substitute or legal reentry may be used.

Thanks for the reply.

Is there an online ASA rules?

btw - I am from Ireland so I apologise for the time of these postings.

Chris

Let me also say, welcome! http://www.stopstart.freeserve.co.uk/smilie/wave2.gifhttp://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/flags/ireland.gif

ASA does not put their rules online. You can get a copy of the rules from your region UIC, or perhaps directly from ASA: Go here for ASA's web site. They don't have the rule book available for online ordering, but there should be contact information there for who you should talk to.

Nice flag ;)

I already have a rule book but I thought an online version would be easier to navigate. Sometimes it is difficult to find a rule.

Chris

I agree... perhaps ASA will get into the late 20th century soon ;). They may be able to make a little money off of a CD version of the book, or even a subscription site for access to an online version.

Now if we could get it on a PDA and use it during a game :) - nothing like a nerd Ump!

Chris

Now Tom, you know Mike does not approve of the on-line
rules. Just funning MIKE

glen