Projected Sub...

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Isnt then the entire visiting teams lineup in the top of the 1st inning nothing but a projection?

Perhaps. But then, there's nothing against the rules concerning projected starters.

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

If after accepting that lineup card as official, do we allow any changes without it being considered a substitution?

Nope. All changes to the starting lineup once it becomes official is considered a substitution. But by the strict wording in the rules, the plate umpire shouldn't be accepting visiting team changes to the starting lineup until the substitute actually comes to bat for the starter.

That said, do we go ahead and accept them at the plate conference? Yeah, sure, since everybody's there making the changes to their respective cards. But again, unless that substitute happens to be the leadoff batter of the game, the change shouldn't be accepted.