07-13-2009, 10:55 AM
<!--quoteo(post=49563:date=Jul 13 2009, 08:25 AM:name=Oatmealcookie)-->QUOTE (Oatmealcookie @ Jul 13 2009, 08:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=49555:date=Jul 13 2009, 07:42 AM:name=Coldneck)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Coldneck @ Jul 13 2009, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=49553:date=Jul 13 2009, 08:37 AM:name=veryzer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (veryzer @ Jul 13 2009, 08:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->that wasn't the first time it's been done. i've seen it before a few times. you can rotate players from position to position all throughout the game if you want. as long as that player isn't removed from the game completely, he can play wherever he wants. i think bert campaneris, or someone like him, played every position on the field in a game nbefore, including pitching.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
The rule Straw was referring to is whether Marshall was obligated to pitch to a better once he returned to the mound. My basic understanding of the rule is that a pitcher must face one batter when brought into the game, however I don't know how it applies when the pitcher leaves the mound, plays another position, and returns to the mound later in the inning.
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I would think it would be similar to a pinch hitter. Now obviously you cant switch batting order around by swapping guys but i would think that a pitcher and all other fielders are unofficially announced at that position for the ab and can only be replaced in that position by someone off the bench.
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That would be my understanding as well. The key phrase being "for the ab." I'm pretty sure you can play Yatze with your whole defense between AB's if you want to.
The rule Straw was referring to is whether Marshall was obligated to pitch to a better once he returned to the mound. My basic understanding of the rule is that a pitcher must face one batter when brought into the game, however I don't know how it applies when the pitcher leaves the mound, plays another position, and returns to the mound later in the inning.
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I would think it would be similar to a pinch hitter. Now obviously you cant switch batting order around by swapping guys but i would think that a pitcher and all other fielders are unofficially announced at that position for the ab and can only be replaced in that position by someone off the bench.
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That would be my understanding as well. The key phrase being "for the ab." I'm pretty sure you can play Yatze with your whole defense between AB's if you want to.