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MLB Uniform Rules & Regulations

General Uniform Rules | Uniform Fines | Head & Helmet Rules
Shirt & Jersey Rules | Arms & Sleeves Rules | Hands & Wrists Rules
Waist & Belt Rules | Pants & Shorts Rules | Socks Rules | Shoe Rules

Arms & Sleeves Rules:

  • Sleeves may not be so baggy as to, or otherwise sized in a manner which may, interfere with umpires' ability to make calls.
  • Sleeve length may not extend below the elbow.
  • Minor variations in uniform sleeve length are allowed, but sleeves cannot be ragged, frayed or slit.

Example Arms & Sleeves Violation:

Johnny Allen
Johnny Allen
Fine: $250
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Where does all the MLB fine money go?

MLB funnels fine money either to a central fund, which is shared among the league's 30 teams, or in some cases it goes to the charity of the player's choice.