If I make a pitching change, does the new pitcher have to complete the at bat for that batter before I can bring in a new pitcher?
131455
No.  If he gets injured you can replace him anytime.  If he is not hurt, then yes, he must complete pitching to the batter.
326044
It really depends on if you are starting for the team or coming in as a reliever. if you are starting im gonna assume it is a five man rotation.so you pitch day one ice your arm well after pitching.day two rest.day three throw about 30 to 40 pitches not full speed just to keep the motion and location (down and away is not always the key you have to know the hitter better then that yes keeping the ball low induces ground balls but just low and away they will catch on) ice your arm after day three. day four 20 to 25 min of long toss. ise your arm. day five rest.
251962
A few negative effects can come from this:\n\n1) If the team is not playing on a given day, you will have three open spots in the lineup to fill, which requires a deep bench.\n\n2) If the team if facing a strong pitcher on a given day, all three players might have an off day at the same time, or for some cases during the same week, which could really hurt you in a head-to-head league.\n\nTry trading away one of these players if possible!\n\nHelper Guy
606677
Actually there is a rule in little league baseball, the rule was implented in 2005.  It's listed below:\n\nRULE 7.14(little league rulebook)\n\nOnce each inning a team may utilize a player who is not in the batting order as a special pinch-runner for any offensive player. A player may only be removed for a special pinch runner one time during a game. The player for whom the pinch-runner runs  is not subject to removal from the lineup. If the pinch-runner remains in the game as a substitute defensive or offensive player, the player may not be used again as a pinch runner while in the batting order. However, if removed for another substitute that player or any player not in the lineup, is again eligible to be used as a pinch runner.
65664
I don't think they do it by games, I think they do it by innings - some games take longer than others, and sometimes a pitcher may only pitch part of a game (hence the distinction between SP and RP).  Your local AD would probably have that information.
172199
you can put a pitcher in and out at any time...Even in the middle of the count
264594
The situation might change. For instance, if there is only one runner on third base and the pitcher balks, there is suddenly nobody on base. There isn't much reason to intentionally walk a guy at that point. Other than that, I can't really imagine a time when you might do this.
135996
yes, this is called the infield fly rule.  it was put into effect so fielders couldn't just drop the ball to create an easy force out.\n\nThe infield fly rule applies when there are fewer than 2 outs, and there are runners on first and second base, or on first, second and third base.
525579
It's covered under Rule 5.08 of the official MLB rules:\n\n"If a thrown ball accidentally touches a base coach, or a pitched or thrown ball touches an umpire, the ball is alive and in play. However, if the coach interferes with a thrown ball, the runner is out."\n\nSo, play would continue as normal assuming the coach didn't purposely interfere with the ball.
674310
closing pitcher .. glad 2 help =)
624658
Go with your best stuff.  Blow them away.  Roger Clements or Greg Maddux didn't mess around they went right after the hitter.  \n\nHow many times have you seen a pitcher get to 0-2 then find themselves with pitch count issues a few innings later....
255667
pick up a catcher.  check if floridas Lf/c is available and you need pitching.  SP and RP.
171784
I think it's when the pitcher comes in with a 3-run lead or less, or perhaps when the lead is 4 and there are runners on base. Let me check.....\n\n============================================================\nEDIT: OK, here is some info:\n\nRule 10.20 credits a pitcher with a save when he meets all three of the following conditions: \n(1) He is the finishing pitcher in a game won by his club; and \n(2) He is not the winning pitcher; and \n(3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions: \n(a) He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning; or \n(b) He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, or at bat, or on deck (that is, the potential tying run is either already on base or is one of the first two batsmen he faces); or \n(c) He pitches effectively for at least three innings. No more than one save may be credited in each game.\n============================================================\n\nI guess if the reliever pitches the last 3 innings and came in up by 4 (and didn't blow the lead), then he can earn a save.
104821
He is going to platoon with Trot Nixon. He smashed LHP last year but fanned again RHP. He will start when a left handed pitcher starts and Nixon will matchup again right-handers. So if you want maybe a 3 games a week guy take him. Then again, if Nixon gets hurt he will thrive in the lineup.
623612
The situation must be:\n\n1) Men on first and second OR\n2) Bases loaded.\n\nThere also must be LESS than two outs.\n\nIf, in this situation,  a batter hits a fly ball that an infielder can catch with ordinary effort (even if it's in the outfield grass), the batter is automatically out, and the runners proceed at their own risk. The runners do not have to wait until the ball is touched to try to advance.  But of course, if the ball is caught, then the runners have to tag up, just like any other play.\n\nAlso, if it appears that a pop fly can be caught by an infielder near one of the foul lines, the umpire will declare "infield fly, if fair".  If the ball then drops in foul terriotry, it's just a foul ball.
135593
Assuming that the winning team is the visitors (which seems to be what your scenario indicates): the starting pitcher gets a no-decision.  The closer, pitching the bottom of the 9th with a 3-run lead, gets a save.  The pitcher who finished the 8th inning, regardless of what the score was when he finished pitching, gets the win because the winning run was scored before another pitcher took over.
275310
Fielder's choice counts as an at-bat, but not a hit if the batter reaches first base or not.  Batting average is calculated by dividing at-bats into hits or hits/at-bats.  E.g. 150/450 = .333 batting average.\n\nI would also like to add that walks and sacrifices do count as plate appearances, but do not factor into at-bats.  I think number of plate appearances define eligibility for batting average leaders.