Hit by pitch

[Larry1953]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Please, stop! You do not have a clue!

Really? An MLB pitcher was told he had to wear an undershirt because it was ruled that his abundant tattoos might be distracting to the batter. And a completely white hat directly in the line of the pitch wouldn't be?? C'mon. That is why they block off bleacher seats and/or have dark screen in CF, isn't it?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Larry1953

Really? An MLB pitcher was told he had to wear an undershirt because it was ruled that his abundant tattoos might be distracting to the batter. And a completely white hat directly in the line of the pitch wouldn't be?? C'mon. That is why they block off bleacher seats and/or have dark screen in CF, isn't it?

I'll second Ozzy's comment. Please stop making a fool of yourself.

[Larry1953]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

I'll second Ozzy's comment. Please stop making a fool of yourself.

Really? Another MLB pitcher was told he had to take a small pin of an American flag off his cap due to distraction. An all-white cap would seem to at least be worthy of further review by MLB.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Larry1953

Really? Another MLB pitcher was told he had to take a small pin of an American flag off his cap due to distraction. An all-white cap would seem to at least be worthy of further review by MLB.

You're not going to stop, are you?

[Larry1953]

OK, perhaps we could start a lengthy thread to discuss the LL rule interpretation where the pitcher cannot wear a glove with a white logo on the wrist strap. If the minutiae of LL tourney rules are allowed/encouraged to be discussed at length, how is my white hat comment out of line. I simply brought it up the possibility that it might be a factor in having the batter freeze and risk a career ending injury.

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by Larry1953

OK, perhaps we could start a lengthy thread to discuss the LL rule interpretation where the pitcher cannot wear a glove with a white logo on the wrist strap. If the minutiae of LL tourney rules are allowed/encouraged to be discussed at length, how is my white hat comment out of line. I simply brought it up the possibility that it might be a factor in having the batter freeze and risk a career ending injury.

Can't discuss a non-existant interp.

Now in FED - they have (had?) one like that.

[Larry1953]

Rich, I understand there is no specific rule against the Red Sox all white throwback uni, although some come pretty close. I know there are several influential umpires on this site. After watching the replay of Byrd's horrific HBP, I thought it was worthy enough to be a contributing factor and that someone might ask it of the powers that be to lessen the risk of another tragedy. I can't really see where that is out of line for this site.