NCAA Ruling on hand to mouth for Pitchers

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

ozzy,

That's certainly what the rules posted on the MLB.com website still say.

However, the document linked below, which I found posted on the Wendelstedt Umpire School Forum, supports what Bob says.

http://umpschool.websitetoolbox.com/file?id=953138

JM

Thanks.

WOW - the max bat diameter got changed ro 2.61" (less than 2 5/8"). Any clue as to why?

7.08(e) got changed to match 6.05(j) so now "tie goes to the runner" technically applies at all bases ;-)

If you are in the batter's box and unintentionally interfere with a batted ball it's foul. Not a change. BUT If one foot is out of the box it is interference - change from past practice.

Pitcher can go to mouth on the dirt (not on the plate) as long as he clearly wipes.

9.02(c) made into a God rule.