Yes, that's a key difference between DP and DH. Coaches should designate the DP based on possible interactions with the Flex instead of just designating a player that's only batting. NFHS's DP-FLEX Strategies for Coaches has good examples and some are counter-intuitive.Ok. I think I finally caught up. So you start the DP in the field with the Flex also on defense and another player who is hitting but not playing defense?