quote:Originally posted by ExWrangler:
The lenses do have to be dark but are not the reflective kind. Please help me out here.
First, as others have said, there is no specific rule prohibiting pitchers wearing sunglasses. Some umpires mistakenly do so, however.
Second, carry your doctor's note at all games and send a copy to the assigner of the association that covers your son's games.
Third, re-check with your opthamalogist. Most sun sensitivity issues involve UV "B" rays, not UV "A". Sunglasses do not have to be very dark to filter UV "B" rays. If you wish to reduce the possibility of problems, have your son wear the lightest glasses that provide the proper protection.