Question about pitching substitutions
It looks like the coaches will be using more of the bullpen this year and based on the situation will pop a pitcher in there for a couple batters and then go back to the original pitcher like today. The question is, how often can they do that? So, could they for instance go Grein 3 innings, Grizzard 1 inning, Grein 1 inning, and then Grizzard again for 2 innings?
** Edited by VT_AD at 2/16/2024, 3:09:10 PM
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2y
So is a Emma, Grizzard, Emma, Grein, Emma substitution possible? I know it's not likely but was curious. I know on the other team I follow they've unfortunately had to use a merry-go-round of pitching substitues for years but I've never thought about if you could bring a starter back in more than once.
(In response to this post by VTChip)
2y
See one pitcher as the flex and the other as the DP. This basically allows the coach to swap them back and forth an unlimited number of times because neither is leaving the lineup.
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2y
Any time. If the catcher is flexed, the DP and catcher can switch. I played against another coach who always flexed his catcher (who was smaller) so he could swap her in as a runner once the DP got on and not burn a pinch runner.
(In response to this post by Roll-Tech)
I believe only starting pitcher can reenter the game
(In response to this post by VT_AD)
A pitcher can re-enter once as a pitcher.
After that, they can removed again and re-enter only as a non-pitcher.
(In response to this post by VT_AD)
I believe she can only sub once. It would have to be a different pitcher
the second time. I think that is the rule. I could be wrong and likely am. Just ask my wife.
(In response to this post by VT_AD)