As a service to parents, the following are recommended pitch count maximums by age group.
This information was synthesized from several surveys of Orthopedic surgeons.
Pitch Count Limits By Little League Age:Age | Max. Pitch/Game |
7-8 | 50 |
9-10 | 75 |
11-12 | 85 |
13-16 | 95 |
Rest Rules:Age | Days |
1-20 | 0 |
21-35 | 1 |
36-50 | 2 |
51-65 | 3 |
66+ | 4 |
No curveballs until 14 yrs. old at earliest.
Please see these general guidelines: