DP/Flex question

[BearsDad]

If a girl is in the DP spot can she ever enter the game on defense?

[Fredegar]

Yes, any combination of the 10 players listed in the batting order (including the DP and Flex) may play defense.
ASA Rule 4, Section 3-E: "The DP may play any defensive position."

[BearsDad]

I just found this too. would this also apply?


The DP/Flex Rule Rule 3, Section 3, Article 6 Art. 6 . . . (F.P.) A team may use the DP/FLEX option provided it is made known prior to the start of the game.


d. The DP may be substituted for at any time by a legal substitute or the FLEX may play offense for the DP. In either case, the DP will leave the game. If replaced by a substitute, the DP position remains in the lineup. A starting DP may re-enter one time, provided the DP returns to the original position in the batting order. 1. If replaced by the FLEX, this reduces the number of players from ten (10) to nine (9). The game may legally end with nine (9) players. 2. If the DP re-enters or a substitute enters as the DP and the FLEX was batting in the DP s spot, the FLEX can: a) return to the number 10 position and play defense, or b) leave the game if the DP plays defense for the FLEX.

[Fredegar]

The rule you found discusses how the DP can be substituted on offense. Your original question asked about the DP playing defense.

[BearsDad]

ok. I missread then.

[BearsDad]

Yes, any combination of the 10 players listed in the batting order (including the DP and Flex) may play defense.
ASA Rule 4, Section 3-E: "The DP may play any defensive position."

But does she have to play in the flex position?????

[GIMNEPIWO]

Yes, any combination of the 10 players listed in the batting order (including the DP and Flex) may play defense.
ASA Rule 4, Section 3-E: "The DP may play any defensive position."

But does she have to play in the flex position?????

Batting order can not change ... Both players may play defense but only one can play offense without the other being removed from the game ...

[tcannizzo]

and at least one of the pair must play defense

[Comp]

The DP may play defense for any player other than the flex and it does not count as a substitution. If the DP plays defense for the flex, then it is a sub for the flex. The flex can bat, but only in the DP position, and then it would be a sub for the DP.