Licking Fingers Illegal??

[RobD]

We had a JV high school tournament this weekend. Our pitcher would lick her finger tips every now and then just for the little added grip and the ump told her she could not do that, that it was illegal. Is this correct?

Rob

 

[greatbasin]

We had a JV high school tournament this weekend. Our pitcher would lick her finger tips every now and then just for the little added grip and the ump told her she could not do that, that it was illegal. Is this correct?

Rob

I have seen umps in my area have a problem with both touching the ground or licking fingers and then going directly to the ball. From what I understand if you go to the ground or to your mouth you have to wipe your fingers off on your uniform before touching the ball.

 

[tojo]

ASA Rule 6.9. addresses foreign substances and licking the fingers." A pitcher who licks their fingers must wipe the fingers off before bringing them in contact with the ball".

 

[bigboyk]

you can lick fingers but before touching ball you must wipe on uniform, I think that is a pretty common rule

 

[Amy in AZ.]

gross.

I know what is in that dirt.

 

[amanda_cake]

Agree, I wouldn't want to be licking my fingers. We've been told you must wipe it off here (HS ball in VA). Same goes if you touch your face, hair, etc.

 

[Coach JV]

My grandmother said you need to eat a peck of dirt before you die.
But yes, wipe hand on uniform after the dirt snack

 

[halskinner]

Are you saying you have never heard of the spitball rise?

 

[ASAPAump]

Are you saying you have never heard of the spitball rise?

I'm going to hope that was sarcasm, but in the rare situation that it wasn't... Sure, but it's not legal.