ASA Rules Changes??

[Big Slick]

There are already rules in ASA about this: Master's over 40 (and seniors, with one exception). It is rule 8-9 B and C. Therefore:

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Regarding the CRs for slow pitch, who picks who the runner will be?

Offense

Most league bylaws simply have whoever made the last out serve as the CR.

See my opinion below

If the CR is on base and is due to bat, can someone else be the CR? Or would the original runner have to go back in? Can't have a CR for a CR, right?

No and no. CR comes off base, declared out, and takes his place at bat (8-9-C 2 Effect).

If the defense gets to pick, they'd obviously opt for the slowest runner. But what if the guy/gal they pick would require a CR themselves?

If the offense gets to pick, they're always going to put in their rabbit. Seems like a roster opportunity to get someone on the team whose job will be to run for someone every half-inning.

And to play defense every half inning as well.

IMO, the "last out CR" rule (or variation) is stupid and inane. One location uses "last batted out" which is even more stupid. Other than ASA's "no participation" rule, the best rule is ISF softball, where the person furthest to bat will be the CR (for the catcher with two outs).