In the Louisville game their pitcher McKay batted for himself while he was pitching and after he was replaced as pitcher he became the dh only batting for the pitcher in the 6th and 8th innings, In the top of the 9th he re-entered the game playing first base. Is that allowed? Watching in person I thought it wasn't but then I figured this had happened before since he plays first when he is not pitching, Just now found the 2016 NCAA rulebook and one of the rules for DH is
e Nine-player lineupDH is the pitcher 1) If the P/DH is replaced defensively as the pitcher: a) When replaced as the pitcher, the P/DH may: (1) Remain as the DH and bat only in the DH spot If remaining as the DH, the individual or subsequent DH, cannot enter the game in any other capacity (eg, as the pitcher, defensive player or pinch runner)
It seems to say he cannot enter the game as a defensive player.
Was there a different rule for 2017? Should we have protested?
e Nine-player lineupDH is the pitcher 1) If the P/DH is replaced defensively as the pitcher: a) When replaced as the pitcher, the P/DH may: (1) Remain as the DH and bat only in the DH spot If remaining as the DH, the individual or subsequent DH, cannot enter the game in any other capacity (eg, as the pitcher, defensive player or pinch runner)
It seems to say he cannot enter the game as a defensive player.
Was there a different rule for 2017? Should we have protested?