According to this article, they said the pitcher "had not pitched an inning this season because of her illegal pitches". No comments from California regarding this...and according to Weekly, there is NOTHING in the book that rules AGAINST having a toe flap. If that is true, then it appears that Cali found a loophole and is taking advantage of it.
Weekly unhappy with California pitcher's shoe flap | The Daily Beacon
So much for the integrity of the game...but like a lot of folks say, if you ain't cheatin' you ain't tryin'...why doesn't she just wear Shaq size 22 cleats??