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Old Tue May 03, 2016, 11:17am
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Originally Posted by teebob21 View Post
Agreed: per a strict interpretation of the rule (8-9-2), the players on the home-team lineup listed as pitcher and catcher must play the position for at least one pitch, unless injured or disqualified. I'm not even sure if a courtesy runner would be required....the book says that they have to face at least the first batter (one pitch).
What about other books, ASA, etc.?
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