Little League Pitching Limits Explained

Pitch Count Limits by Age

• Ages 7-8: 50 pitches per day
• Ages 9-10: 75 pitches per day
• Ages 11-12: 85 pitches per day
• Ages 13-16: 95 pitches per day
• Ages 17-18: 105 pitches per day

Mandatory Rest Days

• 1-20 pitches: No rest required
• 21-35 pitches: 1 day rest
• 36-50 pitches: 2 days rest
• 51-65 pitches: 3 days rest
• 66+ pitches: 4 days rest

Why These Rules Matter

Young arms have open growth plates vulnerable to overuse injuries. Tommy John surgeries in youth players have increased dramatically.

Warning Signs

Pull a pitcher immediately for: decreased velocity, arm dragging, grimacing, or elbow/shoulder pain.

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