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Updated 2024-04-20 03:04

Can you substitute players on defense in baseball? If so, how many times can it be done per game or inning?

In baseball, defensive substitutions are allowed unlimited times throughout the game, but there are certain restrictions and guidelines.

Innings and Time Limits:

• Unlimited defensive substitutions can be made at any time during an inning, even in the middle of a play.
• However, once an inning ends, all defensive substitutions must be declared before the start of the next inning.

Players and Positions:

• Only players who have been officially listed on the lineup card for that game can be used as defensive substitutes.
• Players can be substituted into any defensive position, including pitcher, catcher, infielder, or outfielder.

Strategic Considerations:

• Defensive substitutions are often used to match up specific players against hitters with certain tendencies.
• Substitutions can also be made to rest players or to replace injured or fatigued players.

Related Questions and Answers:

1. Can defensive substitutions be made during a pitching change? Yes, defensive substitutions can be made before, during, or after a pitching change.
2. Can players be substituted in and out of the same position multiple times? Yes, players can be substituted back into the same position as long as it is before the next inning begins.
3. Are there any penalties for making excessive defensive substitutions? No, there are no penalties for making unlimited defensive substitutions in baseball.
4. How do defensive substitutions affect the flow of the game? Defensive substitutions can slow down the pace of the game, especially if they are made frequently.
5. What are some examples of common defensive substitutions in baseball? Double switches, bringing in a defensive specialist for a particular hitter, or replacing an injured player.

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