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| Oct. 3, 2020 Mikelmart 152 posts | Worth Prodigy glove A player today showed up to BP with one of these gloves that I've never seen before. It is a hybrid fielders glove and first baseman glove. My question is can it be used at any position for SSUSA tournaments? |
| Oct. 3, 2020 DaveDowell Men's 70 4318 posts | YES ... A few years ago, a "mitt" was defined as an allowable glove for any defensive position on the field ... This glove may not fit the classic definition of a 1B or C's "mitt", but that's irrelevant for SSUSA play ... You're good-to-go with it ... |
| Oct. 3, 2020 Mikelmart 152 posts | Thanks Dave. |
| June 24, 2021 Turbobob Men's 65 71 posts | Dave, can the "mitt" be used by the pitcher in SSUSA play? Is the pitcher considered a defensive position in SSUSA? The current rules for gloves and mitts reads as follows: 3.6 • GLOVES Gloves and mitts may be worn by any player. 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 5" (12.70 cm) in length. (Is the pitcher considered a fielder? He certainly is a player.) and 6.6.J states: 6.6 • LEGAL DELIVERY J. The pitcher shall not deliver a pitch from the glove. (This could be just a generic definition for the glove, or could be specific for meaning a "mitt" cannot be used.) Not sure how to interpret that rule. I appreciate your clarification whether the pitcher can use a first baseman's mitt. Turbobob |
| June 24, 2021 DaveDowell Men's 70 4318 posts | Take another look at the rule §3.6 you cut/pasted ... At the risk of being a "wise guy", if the pitcher is included in that group of players known as "..any player..", then YES he may wear a mitt at that position ... [grins] |
