Fri Apr 20, 2007, 11:03am
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Originally Posted by BigGuy
Glad it saved you. I'm sure there are probably those out there that are ignoring the new FED rule this year about protective equipment we must wear as PU. See 10-2-1
SECTION 2 UMPIRE-IN-CHIEF
ART. 1... If there are two or more umpires, the umpire-in-chief shall stand behind the catcher. The umpire-in-chief, when behind the plate, shall wear proper safety equipment including, but not limited to, chest protector, face mask, throat guard, plate shoes, shin guards and protective cup (if male).
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I'm sure that some are ignoring the rule, but recognize that the new "throat guard" requirement does not mean that a "dangler" need be worn. Most (all?) masks made today will meet the requirement.
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