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?
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 ...
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
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]
