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Originally posted by Tim C
I just received the following e-mail from Kyle McNeely:
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"Tim, there are now three things that make a pitcher's glove illegal. Illegal means it is subject to the awards provided for one using an illegal glove/detached equipment; three bases when used on a batted ball and two on a thrown ball. (Doesn't mean when the catcher throws the ball back!)
"As you know:
"1) Glove having a tackified surface or having an illegal substance put on the glove.
2) Does not meet the size specifications per the rule.
3) Has any (even one thread) of white and/or gray on the glove.
"This last part is easily corrected by Sharpie pens. The illegal glove would need to be replaced until the situation could be corrected. We could do that at any time.
"We would only award bases if the illegal glove was discovered after it was used during play when the ball was batted or thrown.
"Hope it helps.
k"
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So it appears that, in fact, a three base award would be the correct penalty in the eyes of FED.
If you do not like this ruling please refer to this year's Point of Emphasis concerning "The Umpire" . . .
I personally do not like the interpretation. As soon as I receive a second confirmation that this is, indeed, what the NFHS wants I will call it as they see it.
Unlike some, I will check pitcher's gloves at every stop and deem illegal any glove that has white/grey lacing, white/grey piping or white/grey logo. I will do this until my local area tells me to do otherwise.
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You need to ask two more things.
1) Why does the interp regarding white/gray say "There is no additional penalty" if, in fact, there are others?
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2) If the pitcher has the status of an infielder when fielding, why isn't the glove then legal as there are no color restrictions on fielder's gloves?