TPLL strictly adheres to the pitch count rules established by Little League Baseball. Failure to follow these rules can lead to forfeiture, suspension, or removal from coaching duties.
Little League limits the number of pitches a player can throw in a game and requires specific rest periods based on the number of pitches thrown. Additional rules apply when a pitcher continues pitching across games or also plays catcher. For complete details, including pitch limits and rest requirements, visit the Little League website.
Maximum pitch count restrictions, by league age:
- 13-16: 95 pitches per day
- 11-12: 85 pitches per day
- 9-10: 75 pitches per day
- 7-8: 50 pitches per day
Additionally, pitchers league ages 7-14 must adhere to the following rest requirements:
- If a player pitches 66 or more pitches in a day, four (4) calendar days of rest must be observed
- If a player pitches 51-65 pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest must be observed
- If a player pitches 36-50 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest must be observed
- If a player pitches 21-35 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar day of rest must be observed
- If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no calendar day of rest is required before pitching again