OFFICIAL BASEBALL RULES

Rule 3.08 to 3.10(e) All base coaches shall wear a protective helmet while performingtheir duties.(f) All bat/ball boys or girls shall wear a double ear-flap protectivehelmet while performing their duties.Rule 3.08 Comment (Rule 1.16 Comment): If the umpireobserves any violation of these rules, he shall direct the violationto be corrected. If the violation is not corrected within areasonable time, in the umpire’s judgment, the umpire shalleject the offender from the game, and disciplinary action, asappropriate, will be recommended.3.09 (1.17) Undue CommercializationPlaying equipment including but not limited to the bases, pitcher’splate, baseball, bats, uniforms, catcher’s mitts, first baseman’sgloves, infielders’ and outfielders’ gloves and protective helmets, asdetailed in the provisions of this rule, shall not contain any unduecommercialization of the product. Designations by the manufactureron any such equipment must be in good taste as to the size andcontent of the manufacturer’s logo or the brand name of the item.The provisions of this Rule 3.09 shall apply to professional leaguesonly.NOTE: Manufacturers who plan innovative changes in baseballequipment for professional baseball leagues should submit same tothe Official Playing Rules Committee prior to production.3.10 (3.14) Taking Equipment From the FieldMembers of the offensive team shall carry all gloves and otherequipment off the field and to the dugout while their team is at bat.No equipment shall be left lying on the field, either in fair or foulterritory.10