Which of the following describes how substitutions are tracked in NFHS baseball?

• A. Substitutions are tracked verbally by the coach.
• B. Substitutions are logged on a separate substitution sheet only.
• C. Substitutions are recorded in the official lineup and scorebook with entry/exit times.
• D. Substitutions do not require documentation.

Answer: (C)

Substitutions in NFHS baseball must be officially tracked in the lineup and scorebook, with the exact entry and exit times recorded. This creates a single, verifiable record that the umpire, coaches, and scorekeeper can rely on to enforce substitution rules and re-entry eligibility. The lineup card shows who starts and the batting order, while the scorebook logs each substitution as it happens, including when a player enters and leaves. Relying on verbal notes or a separate sheet alone doesn’t provide the official, enforceable record needed during the game, and the idea that substitutions require no documentation is not correct.