Comp wrote:If its being called then coaches really need to learn the word "protest". There are rules clarifications issued by both ASA and NFHS stating it is not necessary to wipe the hand after touching dirt or the rosin bag. The only thing mentioned in the rule book about wiping the hand is when the pitcher goes to the mouth.
Knowing the word 'protest' and the word having any meaning or carrying any weight are two different things :
Had a NFHS game last year ( in VA ) where the Umpires were extremely confused about unreported substitutes and the penalty, essentially allowing free defensive substitutions ... After repeatedly pointing this out, even so much as showing them the rule book; I protested the game .... Came to find out that the only protest that VHSL ( Virginia High School League ) will hear is about player eligibility ... And yes, I then argued that they should hear the protest because ineligible players and coaches were allowed to continue participating in the game after they should have been restricted to the dugout ... Nada