Daniel Redziniak, MDFebruary 29, 2012

Maximum Pitch Counts

Age Pitches/Game

7-8 50

9-10 75

11-12 85

13-16 95

17-18 105

Little League Baseball

Rest Periods Required

Age 7-16 Age 17-18 Days Rest

61+ 76+ 3

41-60 51-75 2

21-40 26-50 1

1-20 1-25 None

Little League Baseball

Age Recommendations for Various Pitches

Pitch Age

Fastball 8 ± 2

Slider 16 ± 2

Change-up 10 ± 3

Forkball 16 ± 2

Curveball 14 ± 2

Knuckleball 15 ± 3

Screwball 17 ± 2

Little League Baseball

Prevention

Warm up properly by stretching, running, and gradual throwing

Adhere to pitch count guidelines Avoid pitching on multiple teams with

overlapping seasons

Little League Baseball

Prevention

Don’t pitch on consecutive days Fastball, change-up, then breaking

pitches Don’t pitch with pain Seek medical attention if pain persists

Little League Baseball

USA Baseball

General Guidelines presently Proper pitching mechanics as early as

possible Year round physical conditioning At least 3 months/yr, no baseball or throwing

drills Discourage pitching for more than one team

in a season Do not return to mound in a game after

being removed

Thank You

More information and pitch count tables can be accessed at www.stopsportsinjuries.org