PIAA pitching restriction that was approved by the Board of Directors. This is direction to PIAA umpires.
Umpires should only concern themselves with whether, when questioned a pitch is considered a pitch that should be counted.
If questioned by a coach at your rules meetings, these figures are for the calendar day, which allows players to pitch in both games of a double header.
Issues related to eligibility and pitch counts must be directed to game administration and must not be handled by umpires.
Total Number of Pitches Thrown | Required Days of Rest |
76-100 | 3 calendar days |
51-75 | 2 calendar days |
26-50 | 1 calendar day |
1-25 | No rest required |
If a pitcher reaches the maximum pitch count permitted in a calendar day during an at bat, that pitcher will be permitted to continue to pitch to that batter, or any substitute for that batter, until such batter is put out or reaches first base, or until a third out has been made prior to the end of that at bat.
- No pitcher may appear in more than two consecutive days of competition;
- The maximum pitch limitation is 200 pitches in a Calendar Week. If a pitcher is permitted to throw more than 100 pitches to complete an at-bat, that pitcher will be credited with 100 pitches for the appearance;
- Scorekeepers are requested to frequently confer with one another to confirm pitch counts (no less than once per inning). If a discrepancy occurs between the visiting and home pitch counts that cannot be resolved, the scorebook of the home team shall be the official book; and
- A representative of each school must record pitch counts for their players in MaxPreps no later the team’s next regularly scheduled contest. Note: PIAA recommends using Game Changer, as it is a free app for Apple products and can be easily synched into MaxPreps.
