The home team is utilizing Smith as the P/DH. In the second inning, Smith hits a double. The home team coach now comes to the plate umpire and tells the umpire that No. 45 will be a courtesy runner for Smith.
A. The home plate umpire shall mark the use of No. 45 as a courtesy runner and inform the visiting team.
B. The home plate umpire shall tell the coach he will have to get agreement from the opposing coach.
C. The use of the DH will be ended for the game.
D. The home plate umpire will deny the use of No. 45 as a courtesy runner for Smith.
E. When Smith comes to bat, he bats as a DH and not a pitcher. Courtesy runners are not allowed for a DH.