With 2 outs and the bases loaded in a very close game, the batter (Jones, #16) has a 3-0 count. Before the next pitch, the defensive coach calls "time" and notifies the plate umpire that another player (Duritz, #23) is on the line-up card in this batting position and Duritz has batted in this position all game. Neither #16 nor the name Mr. Jones are listed in the starting line-ups or listed as a substitute on the line-up cards exchanged during the plate conference. The defensive coach would like Mr. Jomes declared "out" as an illegal substitution. The offensive coach counters that Mr. Jones just arrived at the field and he wanted him to bat since he is the team's best hitter.

 

What does the umpire do:

 

A) Since Mr. Jones is not listed as a starter or substitute on the line-up card, he is out and the inning is over.

B) Since neither the umpire nor the opposing team were notified of the substitution, Mr. Jones is out and the inning is over.

C) Mr. Duritz must now bat and assume the 3-0 count

D) No penalty, let Mr. Jones continue to bat, and "play on".