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Originally Posted by SRW
Playing Devil's Advocate for a moment (i.e.: offensive coach in this situation  )
...the hand warmer is not part of the legal uniform, |
A jock strap, sports bra or batting glove is not part of the legal uniform either, but it is not questioned.
Stated where? Do you make a player remove a mouthguard because it is not noted in the rule book as "proper equipment".
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It gives an advantage to the pitcher who has it.
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How do you figure? If you think allowing the pitcher to keep her hand warm is an advantage, I will expect to see no jackets, sweatshirts, sweat pants, sweaters, gloves, extra layers of socks, UnderArmor on any player in the game. Oh, an let's not forget to remove any pockets on the uniform where a player may place their fingers to protect them from the environment.
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We (as umpires) don't allow bat warmers because they give an unfair advantage by altering the properties of the bat.
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You are comparing a piece of equipment which when the characteristics of the bat change possibly endanger the players with a player keeping her hand warm?
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