Adult Rec Baby

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by bsnalex

And I know what you're going to say-- it needs to be noticed by the opposition to be changed.

But this is C-grade and those who are experienced would do anything to gain an advantage on those not experienced. But our Fed here instrcuts us that when blueing that level to do our best to make the field as level as possible to start.

In return, they're allowed to give us a bit of guff when we balls up-- like yesterday when i awarded 2 bases on a catch and carry

I don't believe ISF rules require the offended team to protest. It does, however, create an option play where the offended team has the option of accepting the play or the infamous "do-over".

[bsnalex]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

I don't believe ISF rules require the offended team to protest. It does, however, create an option play where the offended team has the option of accepting the play or the infamous "do-over".

Quite right. 8.3.3.eff says manager can accept the outcome, or batter has a mulligan, but has the same count as when the ball was hit.

It doesn't specifically state, though, who must call attention to the illegal glove, so I guess the blues can call out the offending player.

[AtlUmpSteve]

It is my opinion that umpires have the obligation to have illegal equipment removed if/when they become aware of it. Waiting for an appeal by the opposing team is the recipe for a possible disaster. What added liability do you imagine is there if a player becomes injured with the illegal equipment that you knew about but chose to ignore?? Even if you think it is illegal because it's a competitive advantage as opposed to illegal because it is unsafe, the key point is that you know it is illegal.

Now, IF the umpire first becomes aware of the illegal equipment as a result of an appeal, then, and only then, does the offensive option apply.