Removing the DH in A.L. Games

[zkiesel]

Ok, so I basically want to know why this game doesn't allow you to remove the DH in an A.L. game and place him at a position, thus putting the pitcher in the lineup. Here's my situation:

I was playing as the Twins, and I had Joe Mauer DHing and Ryan Doumit catching. Late in the game, I pinch ran for Doumit. The next inning, I tried to stick Joe Mauer behind the plate and put the pitcher in Doumit's spot, but the game wouldn't let me. This is a perfectly sound baseball rule, so am I doing it wrong, or is it really not available?

[RecordBreakerCF]

When you don't succeed, try, try again!

[Bobhead]

You're not doing it wrong, it's not available.

I've had the same question for a few years now.

I also want to know why you can't use a pitcher as a pinch hitter successfully.

The in-game management options are very limited.

[RecordBreakerCF]

Are you sure about that? I've used a pitcher as a pinch hitter, but I do that sometimes in Spring Training.

[Bobhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by RecordBreakerCF

Are you sure about that? I've used a pitcher as a pinch hitter, but I do that sometimes in Spring Training.

Were you then required to pitch with that pitcher? Every time I tried it would not let me sub the pitcher out.

[RecordBreakerCF]

Yes I was required to pitch with that pitcher. When I use a pitcher as pinch hitter in Spring Training, it's usually if not always CC Sabathia.

[Bobhead]

Quote: Originally Posted by RecordBreakerCF

Yes I was required to pitch with that pitcher. When I use a pitcher as pinch hitter in Spring Training, it's usually if not always CC Sabathia.

Yeah that's what I meant. That makes it really impractical to pinch hit with a pitcher.

In real life you can pinch hit with anyone and they are never obligated to stay in the game, pitcher or not.

[Beastin]

if you pinch hit for the DH in a game you lose the DH, therefore the pitcher has to hit from there on out. So actually the game is accurate, also if you pinch hit a pitcher he has to throw to a batter, unless he has an injury that disables him from continuing to pitch (judgement by the umpire)