Should the MLB Regulate Size of Hand Mitts Used for Runners?

[para]

After watching many games, I am noticing some runners hand mitts are getting longer and longer with some even floppy on hands. They seem to be much bigger than for hand protection only. They already made the bases much larger. I know fans like scoring (soccer fans may be the exception) but the baseball game and stats are skewed. An umpire could check them after a walk or hit without delaying game.

[Slateman]

No. Absolutely not. I say make them bigger.

[JCA-CrystalCity]

I suppose these are becoming common enough that they are like the guards hitters use in the box. The armor got so pervasive that the league had to set rules. Otherwise, hitters were able to crowd the plate too much.

For baserunning, there probably should be limits on how much beyond the fingertips they can extend.

[blue911]

Let’em use those foam hands they sell in the ballpark.

[Slateman]

Let’em use those foam hands they sell in the ballpark.

Hell yea brother

[imref]

Let’em use those foam hands they sell in the ballpark.

you've probably given the Bananas a new idea.

[para]

I guess the old saying " if your not cheating, your not trying" is alive and well. I suppose you could put them on partway to get an extra 3-4 inch advantage too

[JCA-CrystalCity]

You got to be careful about baserunners that exaggerate how many inches their advantage is. Some will add an inch or more just to boast about the size of their gloves

[HalfSmokes]

No. Absolutely not. I say make them bigger.

freak it, make one 90 feet long. Break it out in the playoffs and be unstoppable