catcher’s glove

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CATCHER’S MITT Rule 3.04

Topics: Umpire Manual Rules

The catcher may not substitute a fielder’s glove or a first baseman’s mitt for a catcher’s mitt during the progress of the game or on any individual play. The catcher may use a catcher’s mitt with a vinyl fluorescent piece attached.

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