AboutMartin Hoover Expertise Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.
Experience Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire
Organizations Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.
Education/Credentials Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics
Awards and Honors Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)
Question Is the umpires decision wether or not to let a player pitch with a bandage or a half cast on the pitching hand if it is black and not the color of the ball if it does not hinder the pitcher? If he is allowed to pitch one inning can he be removed without protest from the opposing team?
Answer Greg,
The pitcher cannot have anything on his pitching hand or arm. The umpire needs to have him remove the bandage at the moment the infraction is noticed with no other penalty. If the pitcher refuses, or later replaces the bandage, the umpire may eject the pitcher and/or coach.
