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[Guest Nick]

Pitcher struggling. One more visit and he is done. Offensive coach sends 2 players to the on deck circle (both in helmets). The line up hitter will bat if the pitcher remains or another righty comes in. The pinch hitter will be announced if the defense brings in the lefty. Any prohibition against 2 in the on deck circle in Fed? In OBR? Citations please if appropriate. 

[maven]

12 minutes ago, Guest Nick said:

Any prohibition against 2 in the on deck circle in Fed?

Yes. FED 1-2-3

[Senor Azul]

From the 2014 PBUC (paragraph 3.5, p.17):

The next batter up must be in the on-deck circle, and this is the only player who should be there (i.e., not more than one player at a time). This shall be strictly enforced. No other player of the side at bat will be permitted on the field except the batter, base runners and coaches.

[Guest Nick]

Thanks for the prompt replies

[Jimurray]

1 hour ago, Guest Nick said:

Thanks for the prompt replies

Probably some gamesmenship involved if two guys are there  while the pitcher is struggling. Enforce the rule/interp as stated above.When time is out or between innings an on deck batter and a batter can be outside. So two might be lingering near the on deck circle in that case. Which would be better than one in the circle and one near the batters box timing the new pitcher.