Courtesy Runner for the FLEX

SC Ump · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 11, 2006, 09:31pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

NFHS Rule 8-9-2 states, in part, "The pitcher or catcher must bat and reach base legally (or earn their way on base) in order to be eligible for a courtesy runner." In being entered on offense strictly as a runner, the FLEX has not met this requirement, no matter who last pitched or caught.

Thanks. I missed that.

A follow-up... How could a one "earn their way on base" other than batting and reaching base legally? Perhaps being put at 2B for an international tie-breaker situation. Is there another way?

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