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2024 Spring Season

MAJOR LEAGUE

General Pitching Rules

It is important that we monitor pitchers' workload to limit the likelihood of pitching fatigue. EYB has implemented the Pitch Smart pitch count guidelines, located on MLB.com.

Pitch Smart Guidelines

 

Max Pitches

Required Rest (Pitches)

Age

(per Game)

0 Days

1 Day

2 Days

3 Days

4 Days

5 Days

9-10

75

1-20

21-35

36-50

51-65

66+

N/A

11-12

85

1-20

21-35

36-50

51-65

66+

N/A
 
  • Pitchers cannot throw curve balls, or any other pitch that requires a pitcher to “break” his/her wrist.
  • In all other cases, Official Little League rules apply.