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| Feb. 16, 2009 4Four4 Men's 60 87 posts | Pitcher Protect - LARGE GLOVE Is there a rule that dictates the size and shape of a fielder's glove? Does it prevent a pitcher (or 3B) from wearing any size or shape they choose. Some may wish to go to the large scoop or oversized OF gloves now available. DH #4 The Tub |
| Feb. 16, 2009 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | Last year ASA approved the use of a first baseman't mitt for use by the pitcher, maybe for all positions, I don't remember. Most associations only approve up to a 14 inch glove. A few years ago SPA approved any size glove, as long as it was mass produced. They changed that rule two or three years ago, only approving up to a 14 inch glove. To be certain, check the rules of the association that you play. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 4Four4 Men's 60 87 posts | Bruce - Thanks. I have seen many larger than 14" mitts used in Major&AAA play. The rule - if any - is loosely policed and thats OK with me. I don't know how guys needing a quick response use them but if they provide additional safety I think they should be allowed. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 curveball Men's 65 705 posts | The ASA rulebook is quite specific about legal glove dimensions. 14" is max, but they even list legal length of specific fingers and web size. I'm assuming we (SSUSA)are following those ASA rules. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | I agree with the safety part of this. Associations should allow almost anything for safety's sake, except no screens. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 SSUSA Staff 3490 posts | The 2008 Senior Softball Rule Book, consistent with the ASA Rule Book, discusses permissable gloves at §3.6 on pages 23-24, in part: 3.6 GLOVES Gloves may be worn by any player, but mitts may be used only by the catcher and first baseman. No top lacing, webbing or other device between the thumb and body of the glove or mitt worn by a first baseman or catcher, or a glove worn by any fielder, shall be more than five inches (12.70 cm) in length. Here are the maximum length specifications..... One of the stated maximum specifications is: "...1st finger top to bottom edge 14 inches (35.6 cm)..." [Emphasis added] Hope this helps. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 THECAT 65 posts | The 2009 ASA rule book. Rule 3 section 4, page 44 states: Glove/Mitt. A glove/mitt may be worn by any player. Is there another interpritation somewhere else that the SSUSA using? |
| Feb. 16, 2009 einstein Men's 50 3112 posts | I used a 15 inch glove for a couple of years till I lost it and it was harder to manipulate but could get to and stop more balls when pitching and playing 3rd base. I would lose the ball often in transfer and sometimes couldn't tell if the ball was in the glove or not. I new it was technically illegal and so did just about everyone else but safety dictated the move and I've seen many more 15 inch gloves in existence. It really is a trade off as said earlier so there really isn't an overall advantage in my book but fundamentally, I agree with Bruce. Safety for pitchers, first and 3rd. Use a blanket if you want. Now there's an idea. Blanket ball. I know Worth makes a 15 inch model called Joker and it's not bad but it's a bit heavy. I miss the Rawlings one I lost. It was much lighter. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 Dirty Men's 50 1371 posts | Again, rules being changed to accommodate unnecessary equipment. :( |
| Feb. 16, 2009 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | Thanks Cat. I do remember the rule being changed by ASA a couple of years ago. STAFF, check the lastest ASA rule book. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 BruceinGa Men's 70 3233 posts | Here it is in the 2008 ASA rule book: Section 4. GLOVE/MITT. A Glove/Mitt may be worn by any player. The dimensions of any glove/mitt used by any fielder shall not exceed the specifications set forth below (see drawing and specifications). Here's a link to the 2008 rules: http://www.techstarcomputers.com/sonic625/2008_ASA_TeamRuleBook_with_code.pdf |
| Feb. 16, 2009 4x4 Men's 65 601 posts | Joe alluded to this in his post. A large glove is a heavier glove - it might give you a little bit more leather to throw out there but possibly at a cost - slower adjustment at the ball coming back - especially if the pitcher is not setting himself in a defensive posture to field the ball after EVERY pitch. That's what you see the good fielding pitchers do. Keep in mind at 1st base we usually have time to set our angle to where the ball is coming from and position the glove to receive the throw. Even fielding from the batter we're in a crouch awaiting the ball so in a defensive posture. I used the Nakoma 14" for awhile but it was just too top heavy especially at other infield positions. I've found the Rawlings 13.5 six finger works well with a large pocket and not heavy for easier top to bottom transition. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 OTE24 Men's 65 123 posts | 4x4 I found a Rawlings that's light and has decent padding. RS1408-14 inch,found it at Big 5 of all places. A glove may seem like an unnecessary piece of equipment,but playing with bare hands really hurts. Anyone know of a 14 inch 1st baseman glove? |
| Feb. 16, 2009 WOW 197 posts | Good job guys. Ignore Dirty. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 stig1 Men's 60 32 posts | OTE24 rodriguezgloves.com have custom made 1st baseman's mitts 14" and also have 15" fielders gloves. I bought a 14" outfielders glove and they have about 10 different parts of the glove and about 10 different colors for those parts. They are a good quality glove made in Mexico. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 OTE24 Men's 65 123 posts | stig1, Thanks,love your hometown.Great BBQ. WOW-Who? |
| Feb. 16, 2009 Dirty Men's 50 1371 posts | Ignoring comments like mine is the head-in-the-sand mentality that has the Senior game where it is now. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 4x4 Men's 65 601 posts | Dirty - it's not head-in-the-sand when it comes to you, it's discriminating and preserving of the game to weed you out. You've over earned your distinctively elevated status. We'll leave the head location part alone. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 4x4 Men's 65 601 posts | OTE - there are some 14" 1B gloves out there but I can't recall the manufacturer. Check SBF for possiblities. |
| Feb. 16, 2009 4x4 Men's 65 601 posts | WOW - your 1 word post/response was much more eloquent than mine. Sorry guys that I did not notice it sooner. |
