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Miaa Pitch Count Rules

The document outlines Massachusetts' pitch count proposal which limits the number of pitches high school pitchers can throw per day and requires mandatory rest periods based on pitch thresholds. For varsity pitchers, the maximum is 115 pitches per day, while sub-varsity is limited to 95 pitches. Coaches must track pitch counts and designate ineligible pitchers, with penalties for exceeding limits. The rules aim to protect pitcher health and are reviewed annually.

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Miaa Pitch Count Rules

The document outlines Massachusetts' pitch count proposal which limits the number of pitches high school pitchers can throw per day and requires mandatory rest periods based on pitch thresholds. For varsity pitchers, the maximum is 115 pitches per day, while sub-varsity is limited to 95 pitches. Coaches must track pitch counts and designate ineligible pitchers, with penalties for exceeding limits. The rules aim to protect pitcher health and are reviewed annually.

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Massachusetts Pitch Count Proposal ***Updated April 3rd, 2019

Maximum Pitches Per Day – 115 pitches for Varsity Pitchers & 95 pitches for Sub Varsity

Breakpoints & Required Rest:

Varsity Sub Varsity


1-25 pitches 0 days rest 1-25 pitches 0 days rest
26-40 pitches 1 days rest 26 -40 pitches 1 days rest
41-55 pitches 2 days rest 41-55 pitches 2 days rest
56-70 pitches 3 days rest 56-70 pitches 3 days rest
71-115 pitches 4 days rest 71-95 pitches 4 days rest

*These rules apply to both regular and post season play

*If a pitcher has thrown 71-90 pitches on the day he last pitched, on his fourth day of rest, he would be eligible
to throw a maximum of 25 pitches.

Tracking :

*Coaches will designate on their line up cards which players are not eligible to pitch that day

*Coaches or their designee confirm pitch counts after every 2 innings and at the conclusion of the game.
In the case of a dispute the home team has the official count.

*Umpire’s do not regulate the pitch count, their job is to make sure coaches are conferring every two innings and
at the conclusion of the game.

*At the conclusion of each contest, both coaches will sign the official MIAA pitch count sheet

Penalties:
* Violations of the pitch count maximum limit or required rest periods will follow Rule #86 of the MIAA Handbook
“Participation of an ineligible student”

F.A.Q’s
*A pitcher can exceed the maximum pitch limit if he is in the middle of an AB but once the AB is completed, the
pitcher must be removed from the mound

*The calendar day in which a game is started shall be used to determine how many days of rest is required. Ex. If a
game goes past midnight a pitcher shall not now be counted as eligible nor should a pitcher lose a day of rest
because they pitched past midnight. Ex. A pitcher throws 72 pitches in a game on Saturday morning – rest required
is 4 days so pitcher must rest on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before returning to the mound on
Thursday.

*Doubleheaders – pitchers can pitch in both games but if a pitcher exceeds 50 pitches in the first game he cannot
pitch in the second game. A pitcher cannot exceed 115 pitches on the day.

*Ambidextrous pitcher- pitch count guidelines apply to the individual pitcher not the individual arm

*This should be reviewed annually for the first few years by the MBCA.

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