Pitch Count Rules
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SPYBA follows MLB Pitch Smart Guidelines to keep our young pitchers safe and help them develop their skills.
| Age Group | Daily Max Pitches | 0 Days Rest | 1 Day Rest | 2 Days Rest | 3 Days Rest | 4+ Days Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8–10 (Minors) | 75 | 1–20 | 21–35 | 36–50 | 51–65 | 66+ |
| 11–12 (Majors) | 85 | 1–20 | 21–35 | 36–50 | 51–65 | 66+ |
Key Pitching Rules:
- Players may not pitch in multiple games on the same day.
- Once removed from the mound, a pitcher may not return as a pitcher in the same game.
- A player may not pitch in three consecutive games, regardless of rest days.
Example: If a player pitches in Game 1 and Game 2, they cannot pitch in Game 3. They may pitch again in Game 4, if not restricted by rest requirements. - Rest periods are full calendar days, not hours.
Example: Pitch Monday → Rest Tuesday → Rest Wednesday → Available Thursday - Maximum Pitch Exception: If a pitcher reaches the daily max while facing a batter, they may finish pitching to that batter before being removed.
- Violations: Any violation of pitching rules results in forfeit of the game.
Exception: Withdrawal of an ineligible pitcher after being announced or after a warm-up pitch, but before pitching to a batter, is not a violation.
