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RPatrino Fri Jun 02, 2006 09:23am

Pitcher Wearing Sunglasses
 
All, just a quick question.

Yesterday I had a coach complaining about a pitcher wearing sunglasses. I know of no rule set that prohibits this. The coach's contention is that the pitcher was 'deceiving' baserunners by concealing his EYES??

It was hard to contain my laughter. He was actually becoming aggitated, so the pitcher voluntarily switched to clear. By the way, both the clear and sunglasses were prescription lenses. He probably should have pitched without glasses. I wonder if the coach would have liked that better.

UmpJM Fri Jun 02, 2006 09:35am

Bob P.

This situation is fully covered under 12.06(c)(2).

Quote:

"Rule 12.06

(c)(2) During the course of the game ONLY COACHES are allowed to make up rules which have no foundation in the text, official interpretations, or history of the rules. APPROVED RULING: While the umpire may, at his sole discretion, entertain discussion of such made up rules with the coach (strictly for the entertaiment value), there will be NO ENFORCEMENT of any such rules."
JM

shickenbottom Fri Jun 02, 2006 09:36am

Does this same coach complain when you wear sunglasses on the bases or behind the dish because he can't see your eyes focus on the play and he thinks you're lookin at his wife in the stands?

Ask the coach, point blank, "Find me the rule where sunglasses are prohibited on the pitcher, and I'll have them removed", until then, he can wear them.

Now, some sunglasses that have a "Mirrored" surface may be distracting to the batter and myself, these I will have changed to a less distracting pair.

Here's another question, and this one is way out there in left field. I'd love to see it happen because it would be hilarious.

If the entire other team were wearing dancing tu tu's and your players couldn't concentrate because they were laughing so hard, would you have the other team change out of their uniforms? According to the rules, all players shall be dressed uniformally. If everyone's wearing a tu tu, that's their uniform for the game.

Justme Fri Jun 02, 2006 09:54am

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoachJM
Bob P.

This situation is fully covered under 12.06(c)(2).



JM


I like this rule.....:D

Rich Fri Jun 02, 2006 09:58am

Quote:

Originally Posted by shickenbottom
Does this same coach complain when you wear sunglasses on the bases or behind the dish because he can't see your eyes focus on the play and he thinks you're lookin at his wife in the stands?

Ask the coach, point blank, "Find me the rule where sunglasses are prohibited on the pitcher, and I'll have them removed", until then, he can wear them.

Now, some sunglasses that have a "Mirrored" surface may be distracting to the batter and myself, these I will have changed to a less distracting pair.

Here's another question, and this one is way out there in left field. I'd love to see it happen because it would be hilarious.

If the entire other team were wearing dancing tu tu's and your players couldn't concentrate because they were laughing so hard, would you have the other team change out of their uniforms? According to the rules, all players shall be dressed uniformally. If everyone's wearing a tu tu, that's their uniform for the game.

I've had coaches question my sunglasses as an umpire and I quickly remind them that any such comments put them on a fast track to the parking lot.

blueump Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:12pm

Wow,

What about the kid with "Transition" lenses that automatically convert to sunglasses in light or cold?

You can't make him remove his glasses...that would be a safety issue!:p
I can see it now...Major League...WILD THING!

Tell the coach to get a life...play ball!

SanDiegoSteve Fri Jun 02, 2006 01:24pm

Leave it to the Texan to drop the ZZ Top reference!!!:D

BigUmp56 Fri Jun 02, 2006 01:34pm

I get a hangover just hearing that song!


Tim.

bossman72 Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:10pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser
I've had coaches question my sunglasses as an umpire and I quickly remind them that any such comments put them on a fast track to the parking lot.

Rich, do you eject right away on the first sunglasses comment?

Dave Hensley Sat Jun 03, 2006 01:59pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
Leave it to the Texan to drop the ZZ Top reference!!!:D

Where was there a ZZ Top reference?

"Wild Thing?" Sorry, no contribution from the Tres Hombres to that song. Conicidentally, though, I will be attending a performance by the author of Wild Thing, a mostly country-folk singer songwriter by the name of Chip Taylor, next weekend.

Rich Ives Sat Jun 03, 2006 02:01pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
Leave it to the Texan to drop the ZZ Top reference!!!:D

That would be The Troggs

BigUmp56 Sat Jun 03, 2006 02:43pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Hensley
Where was there a ZZ Top reference?

I'm not sure where it went, but PWL made an inferrence to the song "Cheap Sunglasses" in this thread, which is a ZZ Top tune.



Tim.

SanDiegoSteve Sat Jun 03, 2006 03:46pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigUmp56
I'm not sure where it went, but PWL made an inferrence to the song "Cheap Sunglasses" in this thread, which is a ZZ Top tune.



Tim.

Yes, I don't know where that post went either, but PWL said, "what really knocked me out was the cheap sunglasses....oh yeah!" Which is definitely from that Little Ol' Band From Texas.
http://scd.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/230779086

Rich Sat Jun 03, 2006 08:43pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossman72
Rich, do you eject right away on the first sunglasses comment?

No, but I'm not going to entertain a coach who thinks I'd be a better umpire if I squint.

UmpJM Sat Jun 03, 2006 08:46pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser
I've had coaches question my sunglasses as an umpire and I quickly remind them that any such comments put them on a fast track to the parking lot.

Man..., talk about pissin' off the umpire for no good reason! I'm guessing the coach had someplace he'd rather be & just wanted a good excuse to go.

JM


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