Pitcher Warming - HS Varsity Fed Rules

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Except that it doesn't, since a protector is specifically covered in 3-3-4. I don't consider a protector a ball shagger. To me, there is a difference.

Your state's rules may vary. In my games if there wear a helmet, fine. If not, fine.

RichMSN:

NFHS R3-S3-A4 states: Whenever team members are loosening up in an area which is not protected by a fence or other structure, another member with a glove must be positioned between them and the batter to protect them from a batted or thrown ball within the confines of the playing field. No one is to interfere with a live ball.

It seems to me that a person cannot shag balls without a glove, so if the protector must wear a glove, then it is a pretty good bet that he falls under the description of a ball shagger.

But your attitude begs the question, why are you so adamant that you would not require the protector to wear a batting helmet?

MTD, Sr.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

RichMSN:

NFHS R3-S3-A4 states: Whenever team members are loosening up in an area which is not protected by a fence or other structure, another member with a glove must be positioned between them and the batter to protect them from a batted or thrown ball within the confines of the playing field. No one is to interfere with a live ball.

It seems to me that a person cannot shag balls without a glove, so if the protector must wear a glove, then it is a pretty good bet that he falls under the description of a ball shagger.

But your attitude begs the question, why are you so adamant that you would not require the protector to wear a batting helmet?

MTD, Sr.

I'm not adamant that I'd require it. I don't require fielders to wear helmets either.

I'm an umpire, not someone who looks for every opportunity to inject personal views of safety into the game.