Pitching and Pitchers Discussion Forgive me if this is a silly question

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My DD is a relative novice at pitching. However through very hard work all winter, she has risen to the number #2 pitcher on her Travel Team. One of the problem she struggles is with sweaty hands. Is it legal for her to have a Rosen Bag to help with her grip. I have never seen one before, or the topic come up.

Thanks for all input

Ron

 

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One of my pitchers uses a rosin bag, especially during the warm weather. I have not seen any rule against it. In fact, one umpire last year told me he wondered why there aren't more girls using t he rosin bag - especially during warm, sweaty weather.

 

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I know in NSA they are permitted. My dd gets cracked fingers. If you have a cure for that let me know.

 

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I had umpire tell me last year as long as we left it out for the other team to use he was fine with it.

 

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I had umpire tell me last year as long as we left it out ?for the other team to use he was fine with it.

What? Maybe we should leave our bats at home plate for the other team to use also? That sounds a little hokey to me.

 

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I know in NSA they are permitted. ?My dd gets cracked fingers. ?If you have a cure for that let me know.

I got just the thing ?for you, the only thing is I am not sure of the name of the product. ?It comes in a white jar with black marking. (sort of looks like a cow pattern). ?It is a cream or lotion used on cows to prevent the teats from cracking or getting irritated while milking. ?I want to say the name of the product is "Udder Cream" or "Udder Lotion". ?This stuff is great for cracked skin, especially the skin on the hands and elbows. ?

I will ask my DD when she get home from work and will post the products name later. ?Some of the posters may know what I am talking about.

Note: I just asked my wife - it is called "Udder Cream" and she said it will work.

 

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There's this "udder" stuff too;D

It is designed especially for cow's teats also. (I can't see farmer Joe reaching for that spotted tube but who knows?)

It's in a green square can and it's called Bag Balm. It works on everything from diaper rash to chapped lips to cracked hands. It's an antiseptic as well and one can last about 5 years.

Paw-Vex is another for dog's paws but not nearly as good

 

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Our pitchers have used a rosin bag in the past. ?They had to leave it behind the pitcher's plate in the circle between innings though. ?I don't know where this comes from, we were just going with the flow.

UPDATE: ?ASA Rulebook, Rule 6, Section 6. ?Foreign Substance

A. ?Any defensive player shall not, at any time during the game, be allowed to use any foreign substance upon the ball. ?Under the supervision and control of the umpire, powdered resin may be used to dry the hands. ?Applying resin in the glove and then placing the ball in the glove is an illegal act. ?Resin must be kept on the ground behind the pitcher's plate. ?A pitcher who licks their fingers, must wipe them off before bringing them in contact with the ball.

So now we know where it comes from. Bretman or Hottmatt would be able to tell us, but I would think that they have us the bag out as the literal definition or so that they do not have to check them each inning.

 

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It also helps to have a couple of wrist bands in the bag for the ball hand.

Elliott.

 

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Elliot-glad you mentioned wrist bands. Every time dd has worn them on her throwing hand, she has always been told to remove them, as they are a distraction to the hitter.

 

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I had umpire tell me last year as long as we left it out ?for the other team to use he was fine with it.

lol, that is funny. Why does it matter if you leave it for the other team, just because your team is prepared and the other team isnt. I wonder if he allows teams to drink gatorade during games if the other team doesnt have any.

 

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we should ask ringer what to do
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hey ringer, how do handle your sweaty hand issues? i hear you've been through 5 keyboards since you started here on the OFC!

 

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Thanks everyone for the Feedback.

Jen, Thanks for the comments. I know being her Dad that I can be a bit biased, so She will sure be glad to hear it from someone else.

Thanks

Ron

 

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Last time I saw her pitch was in fall ball because I have been following my other daughter's sports addictions, DH has been taking C. I think that her hard work has paid off. I hope that she continues to grow!

 

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No such thing as a silly question!!

I asked DD how she used to handle sweaty hands in summer, and she said she just picked up a small handful of dirt, rubbed it into her fingers, then wiped the excess on her pant leg. She said she liked her fingers a little tacky for better grip with spins, and the dirt did the trick. She never used the rosin bag, and the dirt was always in plentiful supply! The important thing is ALWAYS LET THE UMPIRE SEE YOU WIPE, especially when using a dab of spit. She pitches in college now, so she doesn't worry much about sweaty hands since the temperature is usually around freezing to 50 degrees during their season.

 

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The mention of the umpire saying that the rosin bag had to be left for the other team reminded me of a game my DD played in earlier this spring. It was rainy out and our team came prepared with towels to keep balls dry. Blue said that was o.k. as long as our coach (who was coaching 3rd base) dried the balls for the other teams pitcher too. Blue also had the players wiping off the bases after they slid in and the same coach had to put the base back in the peg after it (the base) came out of the ground when our baserunner slid in.