What I am asking is if under current rules a pitcher can enter the game, pitch to at least one batter, be switched to another position, say right field, and then be brought back to the mound later in the game to face another batter.
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As long as the player does not leave the lineup, he can play anywhere the manager puts him.  He can go play first base for one batter, for example, and then come back and pitch to the next batter.  He just can't be taken completely out of the game and then re-enter it.
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It wasn't against the rules in baseball until just recently. Even if he did and has stopped when the rules took affect, there is nothing Selig can do. Legally it might be different.
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.
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I agree Jeter could do it.  The only thing I don't think he could do is with a runner on 2nd and a right handed pitcher on the mound.  Someone drops a bunt down the left side.  The pitcher can't get there, if Jeter does the runner is on third.
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I completely agree with OPríncipe Rules!!!! I'm not in the forum as often as I used to because the questions where all the same. Whenever I did answer a question about the rules and laws of the game, the majority of the other respondents showed that they really didn't understand much of the game but they are so enthusiastic to tell everyone whose the cutest or who is the best player or team!!\n\nI just answered your other questions... The rule actually makes good sense if you think about it!!!! Dad and I have been talking about this for a while now!!! Think about it... you get hurt and need treatment, your team has temporarily lost a player, isn't it fair that the other player who fouled you should be taken off the pitch (if the foul is not enough to warrant a red) until either you return or a substitution can take place, so that the other team doesn't have a temporary numbers advantage when it was their player who was in the wrong!?
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Technically, if they call the game over then it must remain over. You can reverse a call but not once the game has ended. Imagine going back to the Hurricanes and OSU championship and reversing the interference call, thats not legal now. In the words of Yogi Berra, "It aint over, til its over"....So when its over its over. Its like digging up a dead person. You cant bring them back to life. Those umps suck !
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the standard postioning is corners in and middle back.  if your team is up or tied,  you would want to move all your infielders in to not concede the run  depending on the confidence you have in your team,  you could again play your middle infielders back to get the out if the score is tied, but leave the corners in because of the possible bunt situation if you think your team doesn't have a problem scoring runs, the question that needs to be answered before you do anything is runs or outs, what do you need more
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the pitcher can stand on the mound but he can not act as if he is going to pitch to the next batter, he can get on there and play with the resin but he can not touch the rubber( see second link). Florida marlins 3rd baseman mike Lowell pulled this trick successfully twice last year. link to story is attached. hope this answers your question.
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No! After he contacts the ball, one or both feet can come crashing down on the plate provided neither foot was touching the ground outside the batters box during his hitting of the ball.\n\nMLB rule 6.06\nA batter is out for illegal action when --\n(a) He hits a ball with one or both feet on the ground entirely outside the batter’s box.\nRule 6.06(a) Comment: If a batter hits a ball fair or foul while out of the batter’s box, he shall be called out. \n\n\nIf a batter, batting from the right side of the plate, steps on home plate to intentionally interfere with the catcher attempting to make a play on his hit ball, the batter will be called out for interference, not because he stepped on home plate but because he caused interference by not running directly to first base.\n\nIf you are asking a trick question, :) the answer is still no, stepping on home plate to complete an inside the park home run is required.
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I guess you mean intentional walks.  How can you stop them?  All they'd do is pitch so badly to the guy he'll walk anyway.   It's part of the game and none of the rules can be changed anymore without having to adjust it for the record books.
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No the out cannot be called at this point. The appeal for not retagging has to be made before a pitch is thrown to the next batter.
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If the team have not used up all their substitutions in the game, and they have a goalkeeper on the bench normally an outfield player is sacrificed. The reserve goalkeeper is then brought on. Alternatively, if all the substitutions have taken place, then one of the outfield players can take over the mantle of being the goalkeeper. If he, the rest of the team or coach decide this was a bad move, then I beieve that another outfield player can change positions. This can happen a number of times until the game is over.
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For a home run or any other situation where a runner is entitled to a base but becaome sinjured (such as a balk or a ball thrown into the stands)  can come in for the injured (or dead) runner.\n\nOne key is that no runners behind the injured player can pass the injured player before time is called, or the runner will be out.\n\nHeres a case where it happened to Gabe Kapler of the Red Sox (not death, but crippling injury):\n\nhttp://whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050914&content_id=1210004&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
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The official rule (don't know number) is that a pinch runner can be placed in your spot to finish running and stay in game. If there is a runner or runners on base and one of them gets hurt, a pinch runner can replace them but any runner after them cannot pass them on the base path, if this happens the base runner that was passed is out and that runners run does not count, the real bummer is if the past runner is the third out and even the hitter that hit the home run gets screwed because his home run does not count, only the runs that crossed before the third out,
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The above answer is WRONG.  He's looking at the wrong rule!!!\n\nHe's awarded 2nd base.  Rule 7.05(h) One base, if a ball pitched to a batter, or thrown by the pitcher\nfrom his position on the pitcher's plate to a base to catch a runner, goes into a stand or a bench, or over or through a field fence or backstop.\n\nMaybe he should read the rules instead of copying and pasting them.
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wow guinevere kate, i didn't know you were proud of me. lol. see you at practice!\n\nfor those who didn't understand:\ni made the batter walk so by doing this, he can only go to the first base. if you have to take the walk, you are only allowed to go to the next base...nowhere else. the game doesn't and with him taking the walk...there are a lot of oppurtunities to tag him throughout the game.
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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.