Pitcher DH-ing for himself

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Heard this mentioned on TV today during coverage of the NCAA Super Regionals and had never thought about it. Mabye it's a common practice in HS and college that as a fan, I'm just not aware of.

They were talking about a starting pitcher who is also a strong hitter ... coach lists him as both P and DH on the lineup card. Then if he gets taken out as a pitcher, he stays in the game as the DH.

Is that legal at the college and HS level? And if so, as an umpire do see it occur very often?

Just FYI, OBR 6.10 states: "Once a Designated Hitter assumes a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game."

I'd be interested in hearing from our veteran umps.

Thanks!

6/7/094:11 PM

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