pitcher illegal use of glove

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by bellsjc

He is confusing the the 3 base award for a fielder throwing detached equipment at a batted ball. The 3 base award is only granted if the thrown equipment contacts the ball.

There really shouldn't be any confusion. As you point out, the rules specifically cover when a fielder throws his glove at the batted ball, or he touches a batted ball with a detached cap, mask, or other part of his uniform.

This is a situation where the fielder properly fielded the ball. It is no longer a batted ball at that point. Once he removed his glove with the ball stuck in it, it became a lodged ball under FED, but is still considered a live ball in OBR.