Once the DH moves to a defensive position the DH is no longer allowed in the lineup. In that case, the pitcher would assume the position in the batting order of the defensive player replaced by the DH.
In Major League Baseball, a designated hitter (DH) can be moved to a playing position after the game starts if the team decides to substitute for the DH. However, once the DH is replaced by a player in the field, that player cannot return to the DH role for the remainder of the game. This means that the team must strategically manage their lineup if they choose to make such a change.
Yes, but if that occurs the team loses the designated hitter and the pitcher replaces the DH in the lineup.
1 - Pitcher 2 - Catcher 3 - First Baseman 4 - Second Baseman 5 - Third Baseman 6 - Shortstop 7 - Left Fielder 8 - Center Fielder 9 - Right Fielder
Once the DH takes a defensive position in the field, his team can no longer use a DH.
A baseball team only bats 9. A DH can bat in any player's place, but that player will not bat in the 10th spot.
Centerfielder, Rightfielder, and Leftfielder DH also.
A team loses the designated hitter (DH) when the player serving as the DH is required to take a defensive position in the field or when the team opts to replace the DH with a pinch hitter who then plays in the field. Additionally, if the starting pitcher is substituted and the new pitcher is not batting in the lineup, the DH role is lost in the National League, as the rules of that league do not allow for a DH. In the American League, the DH remains intact unless a specific situation necessitates a change.
No. The DH cannot play a defensive position unless he is brought in for the person for whom he is DH-ing. This is a full substitution and negates the DH status. Should the coach re-enter the original player, he must bat in place of the original DH, and the original DH may not re-enter the game.
Yes. There is no obligation to use the DH in baseball. A somewhat confusing question. A relief pitcher can be used AS the DH. However normal DH rules apply and that player could not pitch in the game. A relief pitcher can pinch hit FOR the DH as well. That pitcher then becomes the DH and normal rules apply. I am pretty sure that a relief pitch that enters the game as a pitcher can not be inserted into the lineup for the DH but I could be wrong. Of course you don't have to use the DH but you can't use a relief pitcher in your lineup unless he's playing a position in the field. Yes. When you bring in the relief pitcher, you can at that time have him hit in place of the DH. You can also have him pinch-hit for the DH at a later point in the game. Note that in both cases, there is no longer a DH and all pitchers must hit. Baseball rule 6.10.
In 2005 with the Orioles, Sammy Sosa played the Outfield, and was also the DH.
Alex Guerrero is a second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Norco team DH is better