Terms Of The Game Courtesy Runner A Courtesy Runner In Baseball Or Softball Can Run For The Pitcher Or Catcher At Any Time. The Runner Was Invented To Give The Pitcher Rest And To Help Speed Up The Game By Giving The Catcher Time To Put Equipment On.

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TERMS OF THE GAME
   
Courtesy Runner
    A courtesy runner in baseball or softball can run for the pitcher or
catcher at any time. The runner was invented to give the pitcher rest and to
help speed up the game by giving the catcher time to put equipment
onStatistically, the person who serves as the courtesy runner is not charged
with entering the game. Example: Billy the catcher singles, and Joe becomes
the courtesy runner. Joe steals second and eventually scores. Billy gets
credit for stealing a base and scoring a run. Joe is still able to enter the
game as a sub.