The Dumbest Rules in Major League Baseball

TLDRMLB has some ridiculous rules, like not allowing players to throw detached equipment or catch a ball in their jersey. Players have been suspended and games have been affected by these strange rules. Even managers have been ejected for not knowing the rules.

Key insights

🤦‍♂️MLB players are not allowed to purposely use detached equipment to field the ball, resulting in an automatic triple.

👕Players cannot catch a ball in their jersey or pants and still make an out, even if it is impressive.

😷Even catchers removing their masks and using them to touch a ball is illegal.

🕹️MLB teams have banned players from playing Fortnite in the clubhouse during games, with some teams implementing gaming curfews.

🚫Players are prohibited from dressing up as women in MLB clubhouses, a practice that was once common.

Q&A

Can a player intentionally throw their glove at the ball?

No, according to MLB rules, if a fielder intentionally throws their detached equipment at the ball, it is an automatic triple.

Is it allowed to catch a ball in the jersey or pants?

No, catching a ball in the jersey or pants and still making an out is not allowed in MLB.

Can catchers remove their masks and use them to touch a ball?

No, according to the rules, catchers cannot use their masks to touch a ball in any way.

Are players allowed to play Fortnite in the clubhouse during games?

Some teams have banned players from playing Fortnite in the clubhouse during games due to addiction and distraction.

Is dressing up as women allowed in MLB clubhouses?

No, MLB has implemented rules prohibiting players from dressing up as women in clubhouses.

Timestamped Summary

00:00MLB has some ridiculous rules that can affect games, such as not allowing players to throw detached equipment or catch a ball in their jersey.

07:00MLB teams have banned players from playing Fortnite in the clubhouse during games due to addiction and distraction.

12:00There are strange rules in MLB, like not allowing players to catch a ball in their jersey or pants, or catchers using their masks to touch a ball.

13:30Even players dressing up as women in MLB clubhouses is prohibited, which was once a common practice.