Helmet wearers

[SanDiegoSteve]

Look, I didn't say that JM's was the only reference, only an example of "non-traditional."

Okay Rutledge, you tell me. Exactly what do you consider a traditional mask?

Answer that question and we can go from there.

I say a traditional mask is one which is worn independently from a helmet. One which is not worn with a helmet (other than an illegal skull cap, that is.)

The rules state that catchers cannot wear a mask without a helmet with ear flaps, and that skull caps are prohibited. The helmet-mask combination must have adequate throat protection, and may be one-piece or multi-piece designs. Nowhere in the rules are "traditional masks" allowed, because "traditional masks" are not used with the type of helmets required by the rules.

Rule 1-4-8
Casebook 1.4.8 SITUATION A