[NCASAUmp]

You're right, ASA does leave it open to interpretation, and I wish more umpires would tighten up a bit on what they judge to be dangerous. Thick gold necklaces that hang down to the collarbone, to me, can be dangerous - if a hand gets in there, it can slice the player's neck if it doesn't choke them first. With earrings, I'm a little lenient. If it's a hoop or has a big stud, it's out. If it's tiny, well... I'll probably let it go. And yes, I hate to say it, but female players (and even some males, too) typically have to take off that big rock their husbands (or wives) gave them. Most of the hardcore female players already take theirs off, but some of the (w)rec(k) players still leave them on.

A little more on topic... What are these girls doing playing ball with jewelry on anyway? There's a time and place for "looking pretty," and the ball field ain't it.