Umpire Ruling: Athletic Tape & Bandages on Pitching Hand

Question
Can a pitcher have athletic tape, bandages, or any other dressing on a pitching hand?  Even if they have a cut?


Answer
Michael,

By book rule, the pitcher shall have nothing on his hands.  However, if the pitcher has a cut, and the bandages are there to protect the injury, I wouldn't make a deal out of it.  However, if the pitcher has this material on his hands for no reason but to have it there, I (as an umpire) would have him remove it.

I hope this has helped.

-Martin Hoover