How Much Is Too Much

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Originally posted by Steve M
Elaine,
I dunno 'bout other areas, but here, most of the games I see have 2 new balls to start with - 1 for each starting pitcher. The pitchers warm up with these new balls, so they really don't look all that new come game time. That's why we don't use the mud to rub up balls. Should there be a game when I do get another new ball, I rub it up with some infield dirt.

Steve M

I agree with Steve M. on this. When I arrive at the complex
I arrange for both pitchers to use the two balls that will be
placed into service at the start of the game. I like a 3rd,
but I rub it up myself...If a ball goes out of play, I try
very hard to see that I have first possession of it to check
it. If new, I rub it upon inspection.

Regards to illegal pitch, see an illegal pitch, call an
illegal pitch....

glen