Pitch Count Regulations


Starting in 2008, the pitching rule at the Baseball Canada Pee-Wee Championship will be modified with the implementation of the pitch count approach that will monitor the rest and recovery period for pitchers. This new approach replaces the innings pitched format that has been used for years. Sport Science studies have shown that the total amount of pitches during a game is directly related to arm injuries for young pitchers.

1. Any player on the team is eligible to pitch and there are NO restrictions to the number of pitchers a manager may use in a game
2. Pitchers are not permitted to throw 3 consecutive days in a row.
3. Pitchers and managers shall follow the Pitch Count guidelines (see chart below)
4. The official scorekeeper will calculate the total pitches thrown for that calendar day and determine the required rest (if any) starting the next calendar day. Athletes must not exceed the maximum pitch count total for that day. If there is no official scorekeeper, the home team scorekeeper will become the official scorekeeper.
5. Players will not be permitted to pitch and catch in the same game.
6. Pitchers will be permitted to finish the batter if their maximum pitch limit has been reached for that calendar day.
7. Intentional walks will be included in Pitch Count totals
8. Required Rest shall be defined in “Days” starting at 12:01 a.m. and ending at 11:59 p.m. of the next calendar day.
9. A pitcher who is removed from the mound during the game shall not be permitted to return to pitch in the same game, even if the pitcher is retained in the game in another position.

PEE WEE

Number of Pitches Rest Period
1-25 No rest required
26-35 1 day rest
36-54 2 days rest
55-64 3 days rest
65-80 4 days rest
Total allowed pitches in a day 80