Extra Hitter Position-allowed in HS?

I've only seen an EH in travel up to 14u. I never saw it in high school. I suggest you get a NFHS rule book if you're new to coaching high school. Make sure you learn any amendments create by your state.

You cannot have an EH, but you can have a DH (Designated Hitter).  The DH can bat for any of the nine defensive players.  Look up the DH rule when you get a HS rule book.

Depends on state, level etc. Some can have an EH (who can NEVER take the field in game), and a DH, who usually bats for pitcher though can bat for any position on field.

Illinois does not allow an extra hitter in HS baseball.

There are no provisions for an Extra Hitter in the HS rule book.   

Ripken Fan posted:

Depends on state, level etc. Some can have an EH (who can NEVER take the field in game), and a DH, who usually bats for pitcher though can bat for any position on field.

could the DH in MLB bat for another Player too theoretically? (not that anyone would do it, just theoretically)

Dominik85 posted:

Ripken Fan posted:

Depends on state, level etc. Some can have an EH (who can NEVER take the field in game), and a DH, who usually bats for pitcher though can bat for any position on field.

could the DH in MLB bat for another Player too theoretically? (not that anyone would do it, just theoretically)

Yes. 

As to an EH in HS ball, consult your state rules.  In Virginia (VHSL) only a DH (Designated Hitter) is allowed.  No Extra Hitters.  The lineup cannot exceed 9 players.

I looked it up and the MLB rules only talk about the starting pitcher

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/officia...l_rules/batter_6.jsp

so what is correct?

The DH in MLB can bat for the pitcher only.

umpire27 posted:

The DH in MLB can bat for the pitcher only.

Interesting. I've often wondered if the DH could hit for a seriously slumping position player and let the pitcher hit for himself, say an interleague game at an American league park with a pitcher who can swing the bat. I thought it would be unlikely but not strictly disallowed.

"Illinois does not allow an extra hitter in HS baseball." by Matt13

Matt13, are you an umpire or HS coach in Illinois? 

My AD lost the rule book that IHSA sent him, and for some reason IHSA does not have it online (stupid).  I will call them and just ask them.  I think Matt13 may be correct, but I do understand that every state is different.

Thanks

jamesb posted:

"Illinois does not allow an extra hitter in HS baseball." by Matt13

Matt13, are you an umpire or HS coach in Illinois? 

My AD lost the rule book that IHSA sent him, and for some reason IHSA does not have it online (stupid).  I will call them and just ask them.  I think Matt13 may be correct, but I do understand that every state is different.

Thanks

I am not, but I do know Illinois uses FED rules, and I looked at the IHSA published rules. I see nothing about an EH (nor have I heard of any state using the EH, to include no knowledge of this in a recent discussion elsewhere that did happen to include Illinois umpires.)

If the rule book that your AD had is the regular FED rule book (which I have a hunch it was,) then there is no EH. If Illinois publishes their own addendum, then I can't speak to that.

I've never heard of any HS league that uses an EH. Also check the substitution rules for the DH. They can be confusing at times.

I have umpired in IL.  No EH allowed in HS baseball.

And, in MLB (and NCAA), the DH can only hit for the pitcher.  Any other speculation above is off-base.

Some youth (and adult) leagues that use "OBR-except" or "FED-except" rules would allow either or both.