Abuse of the Courtesy Runner Rule
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 11:46 am
I'm tired of this rule being abused. How many times has a team used a courtesy runner for the old fat slow guy in late innings just to get a faster runner on the bases? It happens practically every game.
The rule states that courtesy runners must be declared to the scorekeeper when giving the lineup, or, if the player is HURT during the game the manager can request a runner. MAX of 2, unless the umpire is petitioned. Most of the time, the old fat guy doesn't even fake an injury. It's as if it's legal to get a courtesy runner whenever you need speed on the bases. IT'S NOT.
BTW, I'm one of the oldest fattest slowest guys in the league and I've NEVER taken a courtesy runner.
The rule states that courtesy runners must be declared to the scorekeeper when giving the lineup, or, if the player is HURT during the game the manager can request a runner. MAX of 2, unless the umpire is petitioned. Most of the time, the old fat guy doesn't even fake an injury. It's as if it's legal to get a courtesy runner whenever you need speed on the bases. IT'S NOT.
BTW, I'm one of the oldest fattest slowest guys in the league and I've NEVER taken a courtesy runner.