Baseball Instruction/Gloves for pitchers

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QUESTION: I want to order a  Mizuno MVP Prime Series Infield Pitchers Glove 11.50 and i am worried that i cannot use it to pitch. I am 15 and play baseball for my high school and also Jr Legion.

ANSWER: What is your concern?  Why do you not think you can use it?  There was no question here....Andy

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QUESTION: Sorry, it's a black glove with very broad white lacing.  The web is 50% black and 50% white in vertical rows.  Would the prominent white lacing be ruled a distraction to the batter?

Answer
NFHS Rule 1 Article 6:  The glove worn by the pitcher that includes the colors white and gray shall be illegal.

Sorry, no white not even a manufacturer's logo.....

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Andrew Mullins

Expertise

Over 40 years as a NHFS (high school), NAIA & NCAA (college) umpire....Expert on rules & mechanics knowlege from Dizzy Dean to pro.

Experience

I also coached w/ primarily select teams (15-18) for over 15 years. I have assisted over 30 players move on to D1 & pro status.

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TSSAA, NAIA, NCAA, NASO

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Two college degrees & two masters.

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