What is the ruling on the color of the
pitcher's glove, We have had several players
told they cannot use their glove, need a
solid color glove, no two tone gloves.
Any one know the exact rule?
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The NFHS rule 1-3-6 states "the glove worn by the pitcher must be uniform in color and neither white or gray."
This has become an issue lately with the amount of Black/grey web and Tan/brown web gloves that are popular now.
This has become an issue lately with the amount of Black/grey web and Tan/brown web gloves that are popular now.
So as long as ther glove is not two-tone it's OK?
It can be solid blue, red, green, purple, or (insert color here), basically any color except white or two-tone? I've seen mitts such as these and wondered if they are legal for pitching.
It can be solid blue, red, green, purple, or (insert color here), basically any color except white or two-tone? I've seen mitts such as these and wondered if they are legal for pitching.
The interpretation of the rule is, as usual is vague. Brown & Tan are consider the same color, however, brown and black is considered 2 tone.
I have my state mandated Chapter rules meeting tonight with the NFHS rules interpreter. I will bring this up to get the latest interpretation.....will advise.
Official interpretation stated that we are to allow brown and tan gloves. They are acceptable because tan is considered a shade of brown and not a different color.
Thanks for your help
piaa ump - sorry for my off the wall sense of humor but now the men in blue need to be well versed in the color spectrum as well.
Dave, the point is well taken....as is the humor of the situation......We have had umpires say that the official interpretation goes against the rules, which state the glove must be uniform in color.....the definition of uniform seems to think that brown and tan are not "uniform"...
But we will do as the NFHS says....
But we will do as the NFHS says....