Batting out of order question (USSSA)

[eddieq]

If you drop to 8 batters, by rule the missing batter is out no need for the defense to appeal. Had that argument froma coach at nationals last year. He showed up with only 8 players for pool play and insisted the other team had to appeal the missing batter each and every time. Explained to him the rule clearly states, when only batting 8 players, the missing batter is out.

Absolutely. I was commenting more on CB's statement that a coach could just try to bat out of order and hope not to get caught. If you officially drop below 9, you take that out automatically every time through the order. If you have a legal substitute, they have to enter the game.