Rule 1.17
Playing equipment including but not limited to the bases,
pitcher’s plate, baseball, bats, uniforms, catcher’s mitts, first baseman’s
gloves, infielders and outfielders gloves and protective helmets, as detailed
in the provisions of this rule, shall not contain any undue commercialization
of the product. Designations by the manufacturer on any such equipment must be
in good taste as to the size and content of the manufacturer’s logo or the
brand name of the item. The provisions of this Section 1.17 shall apply to
professional leagues only.
NOTE: Manufacturers who plan innovative changes in baseball
equipment for professional baseball leagues should submit same to the Official
Playing Rules Committee prior to production.
DISCUSSION
Manufacturers' logos and placement are subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the 30 Major League Clubs and the Major League Baseball Players Association.
http://mlb.mlb.com/pa/pdf/cba_english.pdf
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