Coaches are the first to ensure that their Pitchers are getting the needed practice time , throwing correctly, and staying healthy, however when you get down to the playoff’s or a close game against a long time rival, the health factor is out the window. It is now all about winning. There are far to many stories of players being injured due to fatigue and strain on their throwing arm.

Here is the maximum pitch count for each age level per day.

AGE                PITCHES

17-18                             105

13-16                             90

11-12                             85

9-10                                 75

7-8                                     50

Exception: If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed in Regulation VI (c) for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the following conditions occurs:

1. That batter reaches base;

2. That batter is put out;

3. The third out is made to complete the half-inning.

Note 1: A pitcher who delivers one or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day.