substitution questions

[reagansdaddy]

to clarify: if a CR is used for the Catcher, who is batting #4 in the lineup, and then later in the game, a different Player, who is already in the game and batting 7th, switches to be the Catcher, can the same CR run for the new Catcher?

Correct. The CR is tied to the position not the player. Player must have been the catcher in the previous half inning.

 

[reagansdaddy]

so, does this constitute a "collapse" of the DP/FLEX?

In other words:
1. as soon as the FLEX pinch runs for the DP,
a. the DP/FLEX has been "collapsed"
b. The FLEX is now a regular position player in the DP spot in the lineup
c. the original DP is now on the bench.
2. if the DP re-enters,
a. That player MUST assume their original spot in the lineup
b. The DP/FLEX MAY be expanded, so that the FLEX may now (only) play the field and not bat.
c. OR, if DP/FLEX is not expanded, the current DP (and former FLEX) is now on the bench.

Did I get that correct?

Thanks.

Yes, I believe you are correct. As a scorekeeper, I always want to know when the DP reenters if they are keeping the FLEX or not. 99.9% of the time they are keeping the FLEX but they could choose not to do so.