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The eligibility of a player to pitch in a Little League® baseball game is governed by a tiered pitch count that is tied to the number of pitches throw in a game. The pitch count determines how many days of rest are required before said player may pitch again in a Little League game.
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Application, Explanation of “Hit-By-Pitch” Rule
Managers, coaches, and fans are frequently confused by the enforcement of Rule 6.08(b) as it deals with the award of a base to a batter as a result of being…
What are the league age pitch counts for Little League Baseball®?
The league age pitch counts for Little League Baseball® are as follows: Ages 13-16 – 95 pitches per day Ages 11-12 – 85 pitches per day Ages 9-10 – 75…
What are the pitching days rest requirements for Little League Baseball®?
Little League Baseball® pitchers league age 14 and under must adhere to the following rest requirements: 66+ pitches – 4 days rest 51-65 pitches – 3 days rest 36-50 pitches…
Hey, Blue! – The Pitcher Did Not Come to a Complete Stop
We will explain and outline an umpire’s parameters to rule on the “Set Position” for a pitcher in the Little League® Major Baseball Division. The situation described below is contingent…
Pitch Smart Program
Little League® has always placed safety as a top priority, and is continually striving to provide children with healthy and safe baseball and softball opportunities. For more than a decade, the…
International Tournament FAQs
The following is a list of questions a typical league might ask while preparing for the International Tournament. If you have additional questions regarding tournament play, please contact your District…
Rule 6.00: The Batter FAQs
This collection of frequently asked questions is specific to Little League Rule 6.00 – The Batter. If you have a question to add to this FAQ, please email Tom Rawlings,…
Answering the Questions Parents Ask
It’s the responsibility of your league’s coaches and umpires to review the current year’s Little League® rulebooks to make sure games are played fairly, and the season proceeds as smoothly…
Tournament FAQs
The following is a list of questions a typical league might ask while preparing for the International Tournament. If you have additional questions regarding tournament play, please contact your District…
Youth Baseball Pitching Study Shows Overuse is Primary Cause of Arm Injuries
A five-year study, recently concluded by the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina, found that the primary cause of arm injuries in youth baseball…