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How can it be allowed for an American League infielder start at 2nd base and then be taken off his infield position to pitch at the top of the 9th and then bat 2nd at the bottom of the 9th?
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∙ 12y ago
In either league, a player is allowed to be moved to any position at any time during the game. They cannot be moved to another position more than once in an inning. Therefore it is possible for one player to play all 9 positions in one game.
As we know, the designated hitter's job is to bat for the pitcher. There are two problems here, though: 1) The designated hitter already has a spot in the lineup and his batting position cannot be moved. 2) The player who was moved to pitch also has a spot in the lineup. Since he was not removed from the game he must bat in his batting position as well.
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