DH Question

[blue32]

Hey guys, I have a DH question. NFHS rules. I am a little ashamed that I have to ask this, but I cannot find anything in the Rules or Case books that outline this specifically

DH is hitting for the catcher. 6th inning, there is an injury to the 3rd baseman on a HBP. The DH enters defensively in the bottom of the inning at third base. I understand that the player who was DH'ing keeps his same spot in the batting order, but who is the 3rd baseman's replacement? Can the catcher replace the third baseman in the lineup? I am thinking no, that the DH would be entering defensively for the catcher, and that they would need to enter an additional sub for the injured player.

And if this is referenced specifically in the NFHS books, can you let me know where to find it?

Is this right? Thanks in advance, guys!

[batterup]

The DH and the catcher are forever locked into their spots in the batting order.

Once the DH enters the game, there is no longer a DH.

The catcher is now out of the game (but still has re-entry)

You would need a straight sub for 3B in the lineup.

Hope this helps...

[widac]

Can the catcher replace the third baseman in the lineup? I am thinking no, that the DH would be entering defensively for the catcher, and that they would need to enter an additional sub for the injured player.

This correct, the catcher is out of the game when the DH comes in on defense. A sub would need to be entered in the original 3b's batting spot and someone needs to play catcher. The only thing in the Fed books I could find are 3-1-4b and 3.1.4a & d. The '09 BRD says on page 57, play 64 the following:

"FED: A DH may play defense; that terminates the DH position and when he does not replace the player for whom he bats, that defensive player must also leave the game."

[blue32]

Great stuff, guys. Thanks so much!

[Bigdog]

Hey all,

Just to make sure....

DH stays in the #6 spot in the order, and F2's sub bats in the spot that F5 had in the lineup, correct?

Bigdog:cool:

[mstaylor]

Correct Bigdog. The other part we didn't cover is what happens when you don't have another legal sub. The DH could enter on defense but the catcher would have leave or you leave the catcher and not replace the F5. Either way you go down to eight players even though you may have several players in the dugout, they just aren't legal to place in the game.

[MCLEOD36]

Yes BD,

I just remember the locking in of the DH and the player he is batting for, in MS situation that is right, they would be down to 8 players ...

If the DH comes in for someone, no more DH and he bats in that position and in the case above, you better find a catcher..... ie that will bat in the 3base spot.