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NO ... This has happened in a Texas Rangers game the catcher picked the ball up with his mask and the ump told the runner to take an extra base ... Here is the rule .... Rule 7.05 ...

"Each runner, including the batter-runner may, without liability to be put out,

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(d) Two bases, if a fielder deliberately touches a thrown ball with his cap, mask or any part of his uniform detached from its proper position in his person

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