ASA needs to get off the fence on Gorilla Gold Grip

[wadeintothem]

ASA needs to rule on it one way or the other.. overtly and in clear language.

NCAA and ISC allow it.

ASA Mens FP, it was allowed at nationals.

So that leaves us in limbo and without a clear directive.

It is the job of ASA to make calls like that.

Maybe some voting member can get ASA to stop ducking this issue.

It would be real nice. If its allowed.. under what circumstances may it be used.. and if its not.. clearly word that it is not allowed.

Situation:

Mens FP - pitcher keeps going to his back pocket before every pitch, a little something is sticking out. Hes an A pitcher with great smoke and movement.

Between innings I nail him to find out whats up .. it turns out to be Gorilla Gold (he shows package).. we go to UIC.. who cowards away just like ASA does on this issue.

UIC of tourney: "Well what do the rules say? I wont rule on it unless protested.. you make the call"

Um.. NOTHING. Thats what they say. Absolutely nothing. No foreign substances on the ball.. except.. this crap supposedly doesnt transfer to the ball hence the reason NCAA allows it... so Mr UIC the rules clearly do not address it.

What was my ruling on the field?

Well with all the friggin pine tar and whatever else these guys seem to miracalize on the ball.. allow it and go on.