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Expert: - 6/7/2010


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My son broke the thumb on his non-pitching hand.  The doctor placed a strip of fiberglass on his arm, and secured it with a (soft) ace bandage.  If the arm is protected with a soft outter bandage, can he pitch in a Little League game?

Thanks.

Steve

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Steve,

First, your son would need to have a release from his doctor saying he can fully participate in baseball without restriction.

That being said, rule 1.11 (k) answers your question:

"Casts may not be worn during the game by players and umpires."

I would consider this a cast and not allow your son participation until he was able to participate without the fiberglass cast.

I hope this has helped.

-Martin Hoover

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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)

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