Baker was used as the courtesy runner for the catcher in the fifth inning. In the sixth inning, he is used as the courtesy runner for the pitcher.

• A. This is legal.
• B. B and C.
• C. This is not allowed.
• D. Baker would be an illegal substitute when he serves as the courtesy runner for the pitcher.

Answer: (B)

Courtey runners are used to speed the game, but their use is restricted. In NFHS baseball, a player who has already served as a courtesy runner for one position cannot then serve as the courtesy runner for a different position in the same game. So using Baker as the courtesy runner for the catcher in the fifth inning and then as the courtesy runner for the pitcher in the sixth inning would violate that rule. That makes the situation not allowed, and Baker would be considered an illegal substitute when used as the courtesy runner for the pitcher. The correct understanding is that this setup cannot be allowed, hence the answer reflects both parts: not allowed and Baker would be an illegal substitute. If you want a legal setup, assign a different courtesy runner for the pitcher in the sixth.