Illegal Glove: Fact or Fiction?

[Spence]

My buddy coaches a 12 yr old team who plays NSA rules.

His first baseman was switched to 3rd base. She kept her first baseman's mitt on. Opposing coach told the ump it was illegal. Ump agreed.

Right or wrong? I've read through a few threads on here and all I saw was something about size and/or color.

Thanks

[HugoTafurst]

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[EsqUmp]

Nearly every association got rid of the distinction between mitts and gloves years ago.

[RKBUmp]

NSA still has the rule on the books. Only catcher and 1st may wear mitts.

[EsqUmp]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

NSA still has the rule on the books. Only catcher and 1st may wear mitts.

The only difference is that the glove/mitt warn by the catcher is not subject to the size limitations that the other defensive players have. It doesn't say that players other than the catcher can't use a catcher's/1st baseman's mitt.

[RKBUmp]

SECTION 3
All fielders must wear gloves or mitts made of leather or other approved materials. Only the catcher and first baseman may wear mitts. The glove worn by a pitcher must be uniform in color. Gloves or mitts optic yellow circles on the outside, giving the appearance of a ball, may not be worn by any player and will be considered illegal.

I would say the bolded section does state no other player than the catcher and 1st base can wear a mitt.