What exactly is a double switch in baseball?
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When the manager replaces two players on defense, which usually includes the pitcher and the batter who made the last out in the last inning. The manager can "switch" the batting order of the two players.So if the pitcher is scheduled to hit in the next inning and the second baseman made the last out in the last inning, the manager can make a "double switch". The new second baseman hits in the next inning, while the pitcher isn't scheduled to hit for a while ("the 9th batter").
Double switches are common in the NL and uncommon in the AL because the pitcher hits in the NL. Of course, the non-pitcher that's replaced can be anyone (not just the last batter to make an out).
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The double switch, normally employed in the National League, is when a manager pulls his pitcher for a reliever, but also replaces one of his position players, so that the pitcher's spot in the batting order is as far away as possible.For example, take this lineup (I'm using the Tigers lineup even though they aren't in the NL, but its just an example):
1) Granderson
2) Polanco
3) Sheffield
4) Ordonez
5) Rodriguez
6) Guillen
7) Casey
8) Inge
9) Verlander (the pitcher)
Say it's the top of the 8th, and the other team is batting. Verlander's out of gas, but he's due up 2nd at the bottom of the inning (Inge, Verlander, Granderson). Leyland could then employ a double switch. Verlander would be replaced on the mound by Zumaya, but he would bat 2nd in the next inning. To prevent this, he could pull Casey (currently the 9th next guy to appear) and put Zumaya in that spot in the batting order, and put Casey's replacement, Shelton, in the 9th spot so that next inning's order would be (Inge, Shelton, Granderson), and Zumaya wouldn't have to bat for some time, maximizing both the offense and the amount of time you could use Zumaya.
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A double switch is when a new pitcher enters in the last hitting spot in the lineup, and a new position players then comes it. Sound difficult? Let me explain.The cardinals and tied with the Astros 4-4 in the 10th inning. The cardinals just batted, the 5-6-7 hitters all got out. Chris Carpenter is pitching for the cardinals. Now, Tony Larussa can make a double switch. A new pitcher will come in, and instead of the pitcher hitting in the 9 spot. He can now hit in the 7 spot. So now it will be 8 more batters until the pitcher comes up.
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Its where the manager makes a switch on the field (pitcher, outfielder, infielder) and while he is taking the time out, he makes another switch. For instance, he wants to put in another pitcher and another outfielder (usually to hit in the pitchers spot), he does it at the same time instead of two seperate instances. a double switch.It is usualy when the pitcher is going to be taken out they change another person from the field so that way you can put the fielder in the next spot in the batting order so that way the pitcher does not come up so soon in the order.
you bring in a new pitcher and a new fielder..and flip flop their positions in the batting order. For example:
the right fielder bats 7th
the pitcher bats 9th
and due up the next inning for the team is the 8, 9, and 1 hitters
its the 8th inning and time to bring in a reliever. If you just bring in a reliever he will have to bat or be pinch hit for in the upcoming inning. This isnt good if you want to use him for more than one inning.
So you bring in a new pitcher and a new right fielder. The right fielder will now bat 9th and the pitcher will bat 7th. This way the reliever doesnt have to come to bat. So you can gett he benefits of him possibly pitching more than one inning, without the negative of him batting. Obviously this is only done in the NL.
This is just an example.it could be with other positions in batting order and other defensive positions.
Hope Ive helped.
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A double switch is usually when they do a pitching change and they also change fielders ex: if a pitcher is due up in the next inning and your left fielder was the last out of last inning you could make it where you put in a new left fielder and have him bat in the pitcher's spot and the pitchers spot.What pitcher would you say is the most expensive win in baseball ? Meaning?
The manager always hopes a pitcher will make it to the end of an inning, but that`s not always the case. They make the double switch to ensure that in the next half inning, they don`t have a relief pitcher swinging the bat, and can maybe pitch 2 innings if possible. The pitching change is made, but a position player is also changed, and their turns in the batting order are swapped. I hope I explained it ok.Is Anyone else as happy as I am?
Usually it occurs when you are relacing a pitcher and at the same time you decide to switch a position player as well.Over/ Under on the next Lou Pinella tirade?
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