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Pitch Tracking and Rest Guide
Pitching is extremely taxing on a player's arm. Reduce the wear and tear on your young pitchers.
Luckily, baseball organizations like Major League and Little League Baseball have recognized the issue that increased pitch counts have taken a toll on young pitchers' arms. There has been a major uptick in reconstructive arm surgeries, and the best way to prevent that is proper pitch counts and rest days. Download our free pitch tracking and rest guide, and follow the rest guidelines below to take care of your pitchers' arms.
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The Complete Guide to Pitch Limits and Rest for Your Pitchers
Why Pitchers Need Rest
Overuse is the one single factor that has contributed to more injuries in young pitchers than any other thing.
How to Protect a Pitcher's Arm
Following certain guidelines can help your young pitchers avoid serious injuries and long-term ailments.
Official Pitch Guidelines
Guidelines have been put in place for pitch limits during a game and the amount of rest pitchers will need after.
Age: 7-8
0 Days Rest | 1-20 Pitches
1 Day Rest | 21-35 Pitches
2 Days Rest | 36-50 Pitches
3 Days Rest | N/A
4 Days Rest | N/A
5 Days Rest | N/A
Age: 9-10
0 Days Rest | 1-20 Pitches
1 Day Rest | 21-35 Pitches
2 Days Rest | 36-50 Pitches
3 Days Rest | 51-65 Pitches
4 Days Rest | 66+ Pitches
5 Days Rest | N/A
Age: 11-12
0 Days Rest | 1-20 Pitches
1 Day Rest | 21-35 Pitches
2 Days Rest | 36-50 Pitches
3 Days Rest | 51-65 Pitches
4 Days Rest | 66+ Pitches
5 Days Rest | N/A
Age: 13-14
0 Days Rest | 1-20 Pitches
1 Day Rest | 21-35 Pitches
2 Days Rest | 36-50 Pitches
3 Days Rest | 51-65 Pitches
4 Days Rest | 66+ Pitches
5 Days Rest | N/A
Age: 15-16
0 Days Rest | 1-30 Pitches
1 Day Rest | 31-45 Pitches
2 Days Rest | 46-60 Pitches
3 Days Rest | 61-75 Pitches
4 Days Rest | 76+ Pitches
5 Days Rest | N/A
Age: 17-18
0 Days Rest | 1-30 Pitches
1 Day Rest | 31-45 Pitches
2 Days Rest | 46-60 Pitches
3 Days Rest | 61-80 Pitches
4 Days Rest | 81+ Pitches
5 Days Rest | N/A
Age: 19-22
0 Days Rest | 1-30 Pitches
1 Day Rest | 31-45 Pitches
2 Days Rest | 46-60 Pitches
3 Days Rest | 61-80 Pitches
4 Days Rest | 81-105 Pitches
5 Days Rest | 106+
Data acquired from MLB's Pitch Smart program. https://www.mlb.com/pitch-smart/pitching-guidelines
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