Spring 2026 News
Pitcher Replacement Runner
For 2025 we will use the SPN rule, page 41/42
Sec. 16 PITCHER REPLACEMENT RULE/TEMPORARY RUNNER:
A temporary runner must be used for a pitcher who is on base with two out, who wears visible outer protective equipment to pitch (ex: mask and leg pads) This is to permit the pitcher to don their protective equipment and not delay the game. This will not apply if the pitcher is only wearing a face or head protection, or the protective equipment is worn under the uniform. The following provisions apply:
1) It is not optional.
2) There must be two out.
3) If the pitcher is on base with less than two outs, the Temporary Runner must be used after the second out occurs.
4) The Temporary Runner can be anyone on the line-up card.
5) If the pitcher is the runner in the tie-breaker situation, they will be considered the same as if they had batted and would be replaced by a Temporary Runner with two out.
6) Re-entry and substitution rules are waived for the Temporary Runner.
7) If a Temporary Runner is due to go to bat, any other player on the line-up card can be used for the Temporary Runner without penalty.
Where a temporary runner is used in coed categories, a male must be placed for a male, a female for a female, or a female for a male.
- By admin
- Mar 9, 2025
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