USSSA 10u - Rules on Starting Pitcher being removed and re-entered at pitcher

[Coach_Dad]

Played a USSSA 10u tournament over the weekend. I have 11 players. I batted all 11 using 2 as AP's. When I removed my starting pitcher, the umpire informed me that if I wanted her to re-enter as a pitcher, she would be required to stay in on defense.

I can't find anything in the rule book that supports the umpires ruling, and I certainly didn't count on needing to keep my SP pitcher in on defense if I removed her. I only have 2 pitchers .

Anyone know which rule the umpire is referring to? Thanks!

 

[fastpitch]

I don't have the answer although you could check with USSSA yourself.

USSSA Fast Pitch / ISTS Sports Statistics

Fast pitch rule interpretations and rule questions: gg914@aol.com

If they respond let me know. I'm curious.

 

[Coach_Dad]

I still haven't heard from the National Rules person, but I did get a response from my State Director. He indicated the umpires ruling was incorrect.

 

[ecflyguy]

When I removed my starting pitcher, the umpire informed me that if I wanted her to re-enter as a pitcher, she would be required to stay in on defense.

I can't find anything in the rule book that supports the umpires ruling, and I certainly didn't count on needing to keep my SP pitcher in on defense if I removed her. I only have 2 pitchers .

Anyone know which rule the umpire is referring to? Thanks!

His ruling would be correct for Little League rules.