Timing of Courtesy runner

[canyonjoe]

This is far from a big issue, but when you use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and/or catcher does the last our rule apply to when they reach base or is it at the time you use.

Situation Pitcher gets a hit. Last our was a slow runner. Next batter is a jack rabbit who bunts P to second. Can you they use the jack rabbit as the courtesy or is it who was the last out when runner reached base.

 

[quincy]

I would say time of sub.

 

[smddad]

Time of the substitution. I have a catcher with decent speed that I let run the bases until we have two outs. At that point I courtesy run for her so she can get her gear on.

 

[Ajaywill]

Using the "last out" as a courtesy runner is generally a local tournament/league rule, so it would be up to each league/tournament you play in to make the interpretation.

For ASA or NFHS, a courtesy runner must be a player who has not participated in the game in any other capacity.