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Substitution rulings ???

EG Eric G100+ posts
Can anyone explain in the simplest form the sub rules. Scenario: I have 11 players at u9 level, so I have 2 sitting the bench but one is an EH-extra hitter and the other then would be my sub. I know I can switch the EH for anyone as he is basically a position as well and what I do is just let him hit then replace him in to the defense in about the 4th inning. Then the Sub I have on the bench who doesnt hit I then put him in for someone in the defense and that person sits the rest of the game while the sub hits in his position. No I understand I can put the one guy back in who I took out but only once can I replace this starter. Question, If I do that, I believe I have to put him back in to the batting order he origianlly was but what do I do with the original sub, where would he then bat?
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P pilsner500+ posts
Eric,

Once you establish your batting order (including the EH) all batters are locked into those batting positions.

Let's say, for example, that in the 4th inning you bring your sub into the game batting in the 4 hole. The player who was batting in that position comes out of the game. If you want to re-enter the removed player later he has to return to the 4 hole in the batting order. This means that the original sub who entered in the 4th inning now has to come out of the game.

Any time a player re-enters the game he must do so for the player that replaced him in the batting order. Otherwise teams would manipulate their subs and re-entries to bring the better hitters to the plate more often.

Hope this helps.
C CoachRobert100+ posts
Check your league and/or tournament rules, chances are they will let you bat all 11 which makes it much easier and fairer for the kids and you can sub at will.

In cases when it wasn't clear we would ask the opposing coach if we could bat all 11 and address it at the home plate conference before the game. We were never denied this request.

The only drawback is if someone gets hurt you will have to take an out when they come around in the batting order. But that's a chance I'm willing to take to get everyone in especially at that age.
blueskybluesky100+ posts
Check your league rules...
In Little League, at least the one around here, you can put your starter back in anywhere...pulling another starter...in order to get everyone in the game
For example, your starter in the nine spot of the order can be pulled for a sub and after an inning or two go back in when you pull the starter in the two spot
Wreaked havoc when you were keeping score Smile
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