Last night in my DD's 12U game, we had an issue come up that needed some clarification on the rules. Our starting pitcher sprained or broke her left hand while sliding into a base in the bottom of the first inning. She couldn't field or even hold a bat. League rules require all eligible players to bat in lineup (no option of just batting 9 with substitutes). Needless to say, she could not finish the game and was taken to hospital for x-rays. The ruling on the field was that an out would have to be recorded each time her spot in the lineup came up. Not having a rulebook for the team (and finding out today you can't just buy one from ASA, you need to go through the registration gymnastics), we yielded to the umpires ruling without argument.
My questions are:
What does the ASA rulebook say regarding this situation?
If the league rules require all eligible players present to bat, would it make sense for the league to adopt a rule that allows an injured players spot to be skipped without penalty to the team?
Any guidance or clarification provided is appreciated.
Thanks.
My questions are:
What does the ASA rulebook say regarding this situation?
If the league rules require all eligible players present to bat, would it make sense for the league to adopt a rule that allows an injured players spot to be skipped without penalty to the team?
Any guidance or clarification provided is appreciated.
Thanks.