Can a catcher use a pitchers glove?

Answer 1

It is not in the rule book that a catcher must wear a catcher's glove, however, it is a very good to do so. The hardest throwing pitchers in the MLB throw in the mid to high 90's. Without a catcher's glove, you would break your hand and fingers.

Answer 2

any player on the field can use any type of glove as long as they fall within the rules for size. Generally speaking, infielders use smaller gloves then outfielders, as they have a need to get the ball out of their glove quickly

Catchers generally have gloves with a small pocket and thick padding around the edges, this helps control the ball that is thrown faster then a typical fielded ball

Answer 3

NO... i will distract the runner / batter ... And beside why would you wont to you will get a better grip on a lather ball with your hand then with a lather glove ...