The first game of the Cherryville/Cleveland County playoff game which Cherryville won 12-0 in 5 innings was played under protest when Cleveland County coach Mike Grayson protested the wearing of a earpiece by the Cherryville catcher. The umpires had allowed it indicating there was no rule prohibiting the wearing of an earpiece.
The State Commissioner ruled today that there will be no electronic devices used in any play of American Legion Baseball. With that being said, no penalty will be assessed for the game yesterday. The protest is upheld but the results of the game still stands.
In future games, the umpires will direct the catcher to remove the equipment if he is wearing a device. If the catcher refuses the umpire has discretion to remove the catcher and head coach from the game.
The State Commissioner ruled today that there will be no electronic devices used in any play of American Legion Baseball. With that being said, no penalty will be assessed for the game yesterday. The protest is upheld but the results of the game still stands.
In future games, the umpires will direct the catcher to remove the equipment if he is wearing a device. If the catcher refuses the umpire has discretion to remove the catcher and head coach from the game.