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Rule of the Week: Pitching Change

Topics: NCAA, NFHS, Official Baseball Rules, Pitcher

One of the standard rules in all baseball codes is the pitcher named in the starting batting order must pitch to the first batter or any substitute until that batter completes his “at bat” (reaches first base or is put out) (NFHS 3-1-1, NCAA 5-5b, OBR 5.10f). The rule is excepted if the pitcher is…

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