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Originally Posted by RKBUmp
The rule is under the courtesy runner section, the pitcher and catcher would only be required to face the first batter if they used a courtesy runner in the top half of the inning.
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Another implied idea that is not stated in absolute terms. That wording not being in the substitutes or pitching rule, and not present pre-CR seems to mean it only applies if a CR applies.
OR, as it applies to any CR possible game and it says both positions must face a batter on defense; that is really a stretch for the rule to assume CR's for both positions. Both applicable cases in 2016 specifically describe CR usage; which implies the rule only is in effect if a CR was used.
Do you know any prior cases or interps which clarify this?