tack cloth-pitcher

[bbman]

Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB

Did you not read the rule I posted for softball? no wiping required for drying substance.

I beg to differ;

NFHS quote:

3/17 GORILLA GOLD FOR SOFTBALL PITCHERS

Softball

“We have determined that this product meets the specification in the rules,“ Theresia Wynns, Director of Sports and Officials Education for NFHS said. “The GG towel may be kept in the pocket. The pitching hand needs to be wiped off before taking the ball from the glove,” she added.

[SNIPERBBB]

Originally Posted by bbman

I beg to differ;

NFHS quote:

3/17 GORILLA GOLD FOR SOFTBALL PITCHERS

Softball

“We have determined that this product meets the specification in the rules,“ Theresia Wynns, Director of Sports and Officials Education for NFHS said. “The GG towel may be kept in the pocket. The pitching hand needs to be wiped off before taking the ball from the glove,” she added.

She should read the rules which specifically states it needs not be wiped.

[Insane Blue]

Originally Posted by bbman

Here's my problem with the tack cloth.
First, it's a Gorilla tack cloth. Which is allowed. But pitcher must wipe after making contact with it. Fed says as long as any substance doesn't leave a scuff mark on the ball, it's legal.
So pitcher wipes, but after awhile, she's now leaving the ball a little stickier, but not scuffed. Opposing coach complains.
According to the rule, as written, ball is still legal to use.
(It's obvious to me, that even if pitcher wipes, some substance is still getting to the ball, which I think, makes it an an unfair advantage).
Comment?

Here is how to tell the difference.



Gorilla Gold Original (legal) is a yellowish color towel.


Gorilla Gold Golf (illegal) is a white color towel.