OBR 8.02 (licking fingers on mound)
As a new umpire, please tell me when to expect the new rule change for OBR 8.02 (hand to mouth on the mound) to be in writing, and should I start enforcing it now or wait until it is in writing?
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You should ask your league for advice so that all umpires are consistent in the enforcement.
If it were up to me, I'd begin enforcing it now. |
What is the change?
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According to MLB.TV this morning, a pitcher may now lick his fingers while on the mound (but not on the plate) provided he visibly wipes his fingers off before stepping on the plate.
The rule on MLB's OBR site still reads the old way (no going to mouth while inside 18' circle surrounding the pitchers plate). Wendlestadt's site shows the rule change for the 2010 season. |
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FWIW, if a coach decides to cause a "$hitstorm" over this issue, it will be a very short lived "$hitstorm". |
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Florida Marlins : Florida Marlins: Josh Johnson told to watch his mouth; Derrick Turnbow done? | Sun-Sentinel.com |
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It would behoove league officials to issue that "notice in writing" to all of the coaches in that league. JJ |
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