Can't move DH to position in-game?

phenom · 06-21-2004, 07:53 AM

I tried to move my DH to first base, which would've put the pitcher in the lineup in the spot in the order that the 1B occupied, but the game (OOTP6) wouldn't let me. It said something to the effect of "the DH cannot play in the field" or something like that.

I would imagine this has come up with someone else. Is this a bug targeted for a patch?

Henry · 06-21-2004, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by phenom

I tried to move my DH to first base, which would've put the pitcher in the lineup in the spot in the order that the 1B occupied, but the game (OOTP6) wouldn't let me. It said something to the effect of "the DH cannot play in the field" or something like that.
I would imagine this has come up with someone else. Is this a bug targeted for a patch?

Known and being looked into.

phenom · 06-21-2004, 08:52 AM

thanks again

mlyons · 06-21-2004, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Henry

Known and being looked into.

This is a different issue than the "can't pinch hit or run for my DH" bug. Are both being looked into?

phenom · 06-21-2004, 09:39 AM

I can pinch-hit for my DH. Just can't put him in the field.

Steve Kuffrey · 06-21-2004, 09:42 AM

I don't ever use the DH, but here is the "official rules":

6.10
Any League may elect to use the Designated Hitter Rule. (a) In the event of inter league competition between clubs of Leagues using the Designated Hitter Rule and clubs of Leagues not using the Designated Hitter Rule, the rule will be used as follows: 1. In World Series or exhibition games, the rule will be used or not used as is the practice of the home team. 2. In All Star games, the rule will only be used if both teams and both Leagues so agree. (b) The Rule provides as follows: A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in any game without otherwise affecting the status of the pitcher(s) in the game. A Designated Hitter for the pitcher must be selected prior to the game and must be included in the lineup cards presented to the Umpire in Chief. The designated hitter named in the starting lineup must come to bat at least one time, unless the opposing club changes pitchers. It is not mandatory that a club designate a hitter for the pitcher, but failure to do so prior to the game precludes the use of a Designated Hitter for that game. Pinch hitters for a Designated Hitter may be used. Any substitute hitter for a Designated Hitter becomes the Designated Hitter. A replaced Designated Hitter shall not re enter the game in any capacity. The Designated Hitter may be used defensively, continuing to bat in the same position in the batting order, but the pitcher must then bat in the place of the substituted defensive player, unless more than one substitution is made, and the manager then must designate their spots in the batting order. A runner may be substituted for the Designated Hitter and the runner assumes the role of Designated Hitter. A Designated Hitter may not pinch run. A Designated Hitter is "locked" into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation of the Designated Hitter. Once the game pitcher is switched from the mound to a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. Once a pinch hitter bats for any player in the batting order and then enters the game to pitch, this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. Once the game pitcher bats for the Designated Hitter this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. (The game pitcher may only pinch hit for the Designated Hitter). Once a Designated Hitter assumes a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. A substitute for the Designated Hitter need not be announced until it is the Designated Hitter's turn to bat.

phenom · 06-21-2004, 10:23 AM

right.

and... ?

rbhollow63 · 06-21-2004, 02:26 PM

I think what Steve is trying to say is since he doesn't use the DH it's not that big of an issue

Henry · 06-21-2004, 02:30 PM

As I had said, known and being looked into. Can't confirm it will be fixed this go around, but Markus is aware of it.

Steve Kuffrey · 06-21-2004, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rbhollow63

I think what Steve is trying to say is since he doesn't use the DH it's not that big of an issue

No, just pointing out here are the official rules for it's use. I don't use it so don't know off hand but I do know that there are some limitations.

06-21-2004, 07:53 AM	#1
phenom Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Near the Great Wall. On the GOOD side. Posts: 3,774	Can't move DH to position in-game? I tried to move my DH to first base, which would've put the pitcher in the lineup in the spot in the order that the 1B occupied, but the game (OOTP6) wouldn't let me. It said something to the effect of "the DH cannot play in the field" or something like that. I would imagine this has come up with someone else. Is this a bug targeted for a patch? __________________ reported

06-21-2004, 08:52 AM	#3
phenom Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Near the Great Wall. On the GOOD side. Posts: 3,774	thanks again __________________ reported

06-21-2004, 09:39 AM	#5
phenom Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Near the Great Wall. On the GOOD side. Posts: 3,774	I can pinch-hit for my DH. Just can't put him in the field. __________________ reported

06-21-2004, 09:42 AM	#6
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,036	I don't ever use the DH, but here is the "official rules": 6.10 Any League may elect to use the Designated Hitter Rule. (a) In the event of inter league competition between clubs of Leagues using the Designated Hitter Rule and clubs of Leagues not using the Designated Hitter Rule, the rule will be used as follows: 1. In World Series or exhibition games, the rule will be used or not used as is the practice of the home team. 2. In All Star games, the rule will only be used if both teams and both Leagues so agree. (b) The Rule provides as follows: A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in any game without otherwise affecting the status of the pitcher(s) in the game. A Designated Hitter for the pitcher must be selected prior to the game and must be included in the lineup cards presented to the Umpire in Chief. The designated hitter named in the starting lineup must come to bat at least one time, unless the opposing club changes pitchers. It is not mandatory that a club designate a hitter for the pitcher, but failure to do so prior to the game precludes the use of a Designated Hitter for that game. Pinch hitters for a Designated Hitter may be used. Any substitute hitter for a Designated Hitter becomes the Designated Hitter. A replaced Designated Hitter shall not re enter the game in any capacity. The Designated Hitter may be used defensively, continuing to bat in the same position in the batting order, but the pitcher must then bat in the place of the substituted defensive player, unless more than one substitution is made, and the manager then must designate their spots in the batting order. A runner may be substituted for the Designated Hitter and the runner assumes the role of Designated Hitter. A Designated Hitter may not pinch run. A Designated Hitter is "locked" into the batting order. No multiple substitutions may be made that will alter the batting rotation of the Designated Hitter. Once the game pitcher is switched from the mound to a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. Once a pinch hitter bats for any player in the batting order and then enters the game to pitch, this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. Once the game pitcher bats for the Designated Hitter this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. (The game pitcher may only pinch hit for the Designated Hitter). Once a Designated Hitter assumes a defensive position this move shall terminate the Designated Hitter role for the remainder of the game. A substitute for the Designated Hitter need not be announced until it is the Designated Hitter's turn to bat. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

06-21-2004, 10:23 AM	#7
phenom Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Near the Great Wall. On the GOOD side. Posts: 3,774	right. and... ? __________________ reported

06-21-2004, 02:26 PM	#8
rbhollow63 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 45	I think what Steve is trying to say is since he doesn't use the DH it's not that big of an issue

06-21-2004, 02:30 PM	#9
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	As I had said, known and being looked into. Can't confirm it will be fixed this go around, but Markus is aware of it.