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
Pants & Shorts Rules:
- Straps may not be attached to the bottom of the pants.
- Shoes may not be laced through the pants.
- The elastic string may not be completely removed from the bottom of the pants.
- Pants may not extend below the top of the heel of spikes.
- Pants may not be so baggy as to, or otherwise sized in a manner which may, interfere with umpires' ability to make calls.
- Pants pockets may not intentionally be untucked.
- Every effort will be made to replace, in a timely fashion, pants torn during the game.
Example Pants Violation:
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. |