Stupid Things Baseball Managers Do

[Kurn, son of Mogh]

Actually, I've seen this done on a couple of occaisions. Back in the mid-80's the Mets were involved in an extra innings game, I forget the opponent, but there had also been a brawl and several ejections.

The Mets had both Roger McDowell and Jesse Orosco in the lineup. One would pitch and the other would play left field depending on whether the opposition had more lefties or righties coming up in that inning.

I also remember the Red Sox moving Tom Burgmeier to the outfield to allow a right-hander to pitch to a right-handed batter, putting Burgmeier back on the mound after that one hitter.

[Kurn, son of Mogh]

There is no rule in baseball that forbids a player switching back and forth between positions as long as he remains in the game.

[ThaSaltCracka]

no its not against the rules. Apparently Lou Pinella did it in a game while he was managing the M's. You can send a pitcher to play a different posistion for one batter and then bring him back to pitch, he just can't leave the game.