I thought it was only little kids that did this

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Originally posted by tzme415
What penalty was applied? Was catcher tossed?

No reason to toss the catcher...

The penalty.... Rule 8.7f

When a fielder intentionally contacts, or controls a fair batted, thrown or pitched ball with his cap, helmet, mask, protector, pocket, detatched glove or any part of his uniform that is detached from its proper place on his person.

EFFECT All runners, including the batter-runner, shall be entitled to:

1. Three base from the time of pitch if on a fair batted ball; or
2. Two bases from the time of pitch if on a thrown ball; or
3. One base from the time of the pitch, on a pitched ball

but in each situation they may advance farther at their own risk, as the ball remains alive.


BTW, I have only ever seen this once before as an umpire ... but in that case the little kid missed the ball when he threw his glove, so no penalty.