In those situations the player must still have completed their required Little League minimum. Johnny Smith is put into a game in the fourth inning. Game is called due to time limit. Johnny has completed 3 defensive outs and has batted at least once. Johnny Smith is put in at the start of the fourth inning, scheduled to stay in until the end of the game.
Game is called in the bottom of the fifth.
Johnny has completed 6 defensive outs and has batted at least once. Johnny is not required to be a starter in the next game, although the coach is still under Quito little league obligation to schedule him for 9 defensive outs during the course of the next game. All managers should fully understand their obligation to their players. Mangers who do not follow these guidelines may have disciplinary action brought against them. This gives the less skilled or experienced players a better chance to improve their hitting.