Pitching Rules - Major Division
1.) All players are encouraged to pitch during the season.
2.) A pitching log must be kept and posted for all games.
3.) A pitcher, once removed from the mound, can not return as a pitcher.
4.) The manager must remove the pitcher when said pitcher reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted below, but the pitcher may remain in the game at another position:
League Age:
11/12 - 85 pitches per day
9/10 - 75 pitches per day
8 - 50 pitches per day
Exception: If a pitcher reaches the limit for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitchers may continue to pitch until any of the following occurs:
1.) The batter reaches base
2.) The batter is put out
3.) The third out is made to complete the half inning.
Pitchers must adhere to the following rest requirements:
If a player pitches 66 or more pitches in a day, four (4) calendar days of rest must be observed.
If a player pitches 51-65 pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest must be observed.
If a player pitches 36-50 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest must be observed.
If a player pitches 21-35 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar days of rest must be observed.
If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no (0) calendar day of rest is required.
Catchers:
1.) A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game can not play the position of catcher for the remainder of that day.
2.) A catcher that has caught any part of 4 or more innings may not pitch for the remainder of that day.
The pitch count recorder must provide the current pitch count for any pitcher when requested by either manager or any umpire. However, the manager is responsible for knowing when his/her pitcher must be removed.