Federation ambiguity w/ "Distraction"

[SAump]

A cold front is passing through the area. Temps fall into the low 40's and light mist is falling.

Would you allow varsity HS players to wear baseball jackets over their uniform shirt during play in the field? Would you use that as an indication to stop the game due to inclement weather?

[jicecone]

Originally Posted by SAump

A cold front is passing through the area. Temps fall into the low 40's and light mist is falling.

Would you allow varsity HS players to wear baseball jackets over their uniform shirt during play in the field? Would you use that as an indication to stop the game due to inclement weather?

Unsafe field or playing conditions an/or dangerous weather would be my justification for stopping the game.

As far as the temperature change and mist, I would have to use common sense and judge by the conditions at the time. Take that as a maybe, I would have to be there.

I once officiated a night varsity game that started at 7:00pm with possible showers. (50 deg). By the 5th inning it was misting and 37. Field remained in playing condition. Players were allowed to be comfortable in a manner that was safe to the game and in no way advantageous to their team.

Sometimes common sense has to prevail.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by SAump

A cold front is passing through the area. Temps fall into the low 40's and light mist is falling.

So, a regular April day here...

Originally Posted by SAump

Would you allow varsity HS players to wear baseball jackets over their uniform shirt during play in the field? Would you use that as an indication to stop the game due to inclement weather?

I am allowing no less misery on the part of the participants than what I am experiencing at that time.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SAump

Would you allow varsity HS players to wear baseball jackets over their uniform shirt during play in the field?

Isn't there a case play on this? Only F1 is allowed to wear a jacket, and only when he's base running.

[DG]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Isn't there a case play on this? Only F1 is allowed to wear a jacket, and only when he's base running.

I'm not even sure allowing the pitcher to wear a jacket is covered in rules or case book, but it is traditional, and no one has ever complained about a pitcher getting a jacket on the bases. I would not allow non-pitchers to wear jackets on bases and no fielders on defense.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by dg

i'm not even sure allowing the pitcher to wear a jacket is covered in rules or case book,

1.4.4a

[DG]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

1.4.4a

Thanks. It has never come up in any games I have worked or seen.