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Originally Posted by CecilOne
I would really like to understand the differences. Thanks in advance.  |
I assume you understand how to use courtesy runners in softball, so I won't belabor that one.
In LL (both baseball and softball), special pinch runners are similar to courtesy runners in that a runner is replaced by a player not in the lineup. But the similarity ends there.
SPRs may be used for any player, not just the pitcher and catcher. And they may only be used once per inning. Also, a certain player may only be removed for an SPR once in the game.
There is also no restriction for entering the kid who SPR'ed as a real substitute later in the inning, nor is there a restriction for putting in a kid to SPR who was removed for a sub in the inning. And unlike CRs, a kid who was in the game earlier can still serve as an SPR after being removed from the lineup.