Pitchers pitching hand
Question
Can a pitcher have athletic tape, bandages, or any other dressing on a pitching hand? Even if they have a cut?
Answer
Michael,
By book rule, the pitcher shall have nothing on his hands. However, if the pitcher has a cut, and the bandages are there to protect the injury, I wouldn't make a deal out of it. However, if the pitcher has this material on his hands for no reason but to have it there, I (as an umpire) would have him remove it.
I hope this has helped.
-Martin Hoover
11U AA, Nations Baseball
Foul to fair territory softball question