Thread: Sub/batting rule

Since our roster is nine, this hasn't been an issue yet but...

If a girl from the bench enters as a sub on defense, is there some sort of 'must bat once' requirement before she can be removed?

Example: Bottom of third inning a sub replaces center fielder. Top of fourth, when this fielder is to bat in the original players spot, can the orig player re-enter and bat and stay in the game for the duration? As such, the sub would have played defense and not ever batted. I've searched the USSSA rulebook cover to cover and don't see this addressed.

Thanks!
VW

ASA this would be legal

USSSA it is legal.

You are only limited by the re-entry rules. There is no rule that says that a defensive substitute must hit, or that a pinch hitter must play defense.

If you have a defensive specialist (good glove - no bat), you may want to look into the DP/Flex rules. Much more powerful and flexible.