Originally Posted by TPM:
Originally Posted by Marklaker:
Unfortunately, high stress innings don’t receive nearly the same scrutiny as overall pitch counts. Likewise, I believe cold weather and early season pitch totals should also be closely monitored.
But why would a young pitcher be in that position to begin with, if he cant get threw an inning with the appropriate amount of acceptable pitches he should not be in it to begin with.
Aside from the fact not every high school pitcher has the luxury of a stellar or in some cases sound defense, even the best have innings where they struggle with their command. In combination, it can take a heavy toll.