Changing Pitchers In The Middle Of an At Bat
Kat Steckler from Kansas asks:
Can the manager change pitchers in the middle of an at bat?
Yes. A manager can change pitchers in the middle of an at bat as long as the previous pitcher had faced at least one batter and that batter either reached first base, was put out, or the previous pitcher was hurt.
This is probably most commonly seen in youth leagues with pitch restrictions or when a pitcher gets hurt.
Answered by: Jonathan Bravo
Keywords: Pitcher, MLB Rule 3.05(b)