The major league rulebook states that a pitcher must be removed after the second trip to the mound by the manager in the same inning. Does that mean removed from the mound or removed from the game? Can the pitcher move to play second base?
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Under OBR, the pitcher may remain in the game and play a different position. He may even return to pitch during the game (but no more than once in an inning). If the game is being played under straight OBR using the Designated Hitter, the DH is lost for the remainder of the game if/when the pitcher moves to a defensive position. (Some organizations use OBR but modify the rule to allow a DH for a player other than the pitcher.) Rule 3.03 Comment: A pitcher may change to another position only once during the same inning; e.g. the pitcher will not be allowed to assume a position other than a pitcher more than once in the same inning. Any player other than a pitcher substituted for an injured player shall be allowed five warm-up throws.
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