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PITCH COUNT INFORMATION

2012 Pitch Count Rules

(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 shall be permitted to have 2 appearances in the same calendar day.  If a pitcher requires a rest following 1st appearance, they cannot return in the same calendar day.

(3) Pitcher cannot pitch 3 consecutive days unless a pitcher’s first 2 days combined does not exceed:

Mosquito:25                  Pee Wee:30                  Bantam Boys/Girls:35                Midget:40

     a) If pitcher’s day 1 + day 2 exceeds figure above for their division, they require at least 1 days rest.

     b) Pitcher cannot pitch 4 consecutive days.  One (1) days rest is needed.

(4) Pitchers and managers shall follow the following guidelines:

 

(5) The official scorekeeper will calculate the total pitches thrown for that calendar day and determine the required rest starting the next calendar day. Athletes must not exceed the maximum pitch count total for that day.

(6) Once a player assumes the position of pitcher, they cannot catch for the remainder of the day.

(7) Pitchers will be permitted to finish the batter if his or her maximum pitch limit has been reached for that calendar day.

(8) Intentional Walks will be included in Pitch Count totals.

(9) Required Rest shall be defined in “Days” starting at 12:01am and ending at 11:59 pm of the next calendar day.

(10) If a game continues past 12:01am, those pitches are counted as if pitched prior to midnight.  If a game is suspended, when it resumes it is defined as a different day.

(11) A pitcher who is removed from the mound during a game shall not be permitted to return to pitch in the same game, even if the pitcher is retained in the game at another position.

(12) Any violation of any part of the pitch count rule, the result is the Head Coach is ejected from the current game and receives an additional game suspension.

(13) The manager or coach may make a 2nd visit to the mound while the same batter in at bat in order to remove the pitcher.

PITCH COUNT BENEFITS

ARTICLE FROM NEW YORK TIMES

Please take the time to read this article regarding Pitch Count and its benefits from the August 7, 2009 edition of the New York Times.

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PITCH COUNT FORMS

Please click on the links below to download forms relating to Pitch Count:

TRACKING SHEET FOR ZONES/PROVINCIALS

 INDIVIDUAL GAME FORM - MOSQUITO

INDIVIDUAL GAME FORM - PEE WEE

INDIVIDUAL GAME FORM - BANTAM

INDIVIDUAL GAME FORM - MIDGET

LOGBOOK MASTER FORM

SCOREKEEPERS GUIDE

VIOLATION POLICY
Any violation of any part of the pitch count rule, the result is the Head Coach is ejected from the current game and receives an additional game suspension.

FLIP BOARD NUMBERS TO TRACK PITCHES

COACH DAVE'S PITCH COUNT MODEL 300

$30.00 (Plus Shipping & Handling if mailed)

Coach Dave's Pitch Count® Model 300 is a handheld battery operated electronic device, similar in size to a
stopwatch.

It can be used by an individual (baseball manager, coach, player, scout, parent or fan) to keep a running
tally of the number of pitches thrown by a pitcher during a game or practice session.

The Model 300 automatically sounds an audible alarm at 75, 85, 95, and again at the 105-pitch mark to
remind a coach the pitcher has thrown a given number of pitches.

Pitch Count is easy to use and allows the user’s eyes to remain on the pitcher's mechanics and/or game
in general.

With Pitch Count you can track the performance of two pitchers at a time.

  • Alarms at specified pitch counts 75, 85, 95, and 105
  • Displays total pitches thrown
  • Displays total balls and strikes thrown
  • Tracks two pitchers

COACH DAVE'S PITCH COUNT MODEL 400

$50.00 (Plus Shipping & Handling if mailed)

Coach Dave's Pitch Count® Model 400 is a handheld battery operated electronic device, similar in size to a
stopwatch. It can be used by an individual (baseball manager, coach, player, scout, parent or fan) to keep
a running tally of the number of pitches thrown by a pitcher during a game or practice session, as well as
the percentage of strikes thrown relative to the total number of pitches thrown.

The Model 400 automatically sounds an audible alarm at 75, 85, 95, and again at the 105-pitch mark to
remind a coach the pitcher has thrown a given number of pitches. You can turn the alarm sound on and off.
The Model 400 also includes a Stop Watch.

Pitch Count is easy to use and allows the user's eyes to remain on the pitcher's mechanics and/or game in
general.

With Pitch Count you can track the performance of two pitchers at a time.

  • Alarms at specified pitch counts 75, 85, 95, and 105
  • Sound (alarm) can be turned on or off
  • Includes a Stop Watch function                           
  • Displays total pitches thrown                                              
  • Displays total balls and strikes thrown
  • Displays percentages of strikes thrown
  • Tracks two pitchers

To order please contact Mike Ramage at (306) 780-9237 or e-mail at mike@saskbaseball.ca