Bat-The-Bench definition
Bat-The-Bench. Lineup: In this lineup, all players present are placed in the lineup with a maximum of 20 players. Any 10 of those players can play defense at any time. Since all players bat, no substitutions can be made to the lineup. Any player that arrives late can be added to the bottom of the lineup ( up to 20 slots). When a player is removed from the lineup for any reason, an OUT will be charged. Once a player is dropped from the lineup they can not return. If the number of players drops below the regulation number (9), then a forfeit will be declared. All lineups will be turned into the field director 10 minutes before the scheduled game time. The field director will then certify that all players on the line up sheet are eligible, sign off on the line up sheet and then turn it in to the scorekeeper for placement into the scorebook. Once the lineup is turned in, the game will be considered “Official”. If at 5 minutes before game time, a team cannot field a full team, a lineup of present players in consecutive order must be turned in. Late arrivals will be added to the end of the lineup up to the 10th spot (traditional). Any players that arrive after that 10th spot is filled can enter the game as a substitute. PENALTY: If a lineup is not turned in 10 minutes prior to game time, an administrative out will be charged to the team in their half of the 1st inning. Lineups will not be “called” for by staff.