Let's Talk Courtesy Runner

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Isn't that the same as the "top of the first" exception?

Certainly seems to violate the intent.

Curious... how? What do you think the intent of the rule is, and how would that particular substitution violate it?

[EsqUmp]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Curious... how? What do you think the intent of the rule is, and how would that particular substitution violate it?

In the top of the first inning only, the pitcher and catcher are identified as those players listed on the line-up as the pitcher and catcher. ASA Rule 8-10-B

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by EsqUmp

In the top of the first inning only, the pitcher and catcher are identified as those players listed on the line-up as the pitcher and catcher. ASA Rule 8-10-B

True statement. Not sure what it adds to this topic, but true nonetheless.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

Curious... how? What do you think the intent of the rule is, and how would that particular substitution violate it?

a) the rule states the pitcher/catcher may not return for the CR
b) the rule specifies that injury or DQ are the exceptions to a)
Saying no and then specifying exceptions leads to the conclusion that other maneuvers would be subterfuge, like the clarification needed the second year that the CR may not run for the DP, when the FLEX is the pitcher/catcher.

Not technically applicable to ASA, but in my mind, if NFHS found it necessary to add the substitute sentence to 8-9-6; it was not allowed previously.