If it is in fact not of actual assistance to the pitcher .
If it would keep the ball from injuring batters ( just think about Giancarlo Stanton ) then the rule should be looked at and revised for the safety of the players .
If it is in fact not of actual assistance to the pitcher and would keep the ball from injuring batters ( just think about Giancarlo Stanton ) then the rule should be looked at and revised for the safety of the players .