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[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by LIUmp

Can you place a courtesy runner on 2nd for the start of that inning, considering the F1 or F2 didn't technically bat to earn their way on 2nd?

How does ANY player technically earn their way to 2nd as the tiebreaker runner?

Answer: By being the player listed in the batting order directly above the proper first batter (aka the 9th listed batter in the inning).

Does the player's defensive position change that? Did the F3, F4, etc., do anything additional to EARN that position? Assuming you answer correctly, then you should understand that F1 and F2 did everything every OTHER player did to EARN that position.

Yes, they EARNED that position, just like every OTHER player in the listed lineup, and as F1 or F2 that played that defensive position at the end of the prior half inning, then they are eligible for courtesy runners.

[LIUmp]

ok...I figured I'd play devil's advocate and ask.