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Originally posted by SanDiegoSteve
The broadcasters are wasting no time misinterpreting rules again, here in Game 2 of the ACLS. Washburn's undershirt has one long sleeve and one no sleeve. They are saying that Guillen could request him to change it, but the rule does not mention undershirt sleeve length. It only mentions uniform sleeve length, and undershirt color.
Rules 1.11(a)(2) and 1.11(c)(1)
Steve
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1.11(c)(1) does not mention uniform sleeves, or undershirt sleeves. It just says "sleeves".
"Situations: The pitcher takes the mound to start the game. His pitching-arm undershirt sleeve is 3 inches above his elbow. His other sleeve is near his wrist.
RULING: The umpire should give him the option of changing undershirts removing this one, or having the trainer balance the sleeves by trimming. This variation exceeds the "approximately same length" guideline."
I don't allow pitchers with vastly different undershirt sleeve lengths to pitch.