3and2Fastball posted:Just plain crazy. Counting pitches as opposed to innings is the way to go
Next, lets talk about the kids who throw 75+ pitches and then play 3B or SS in the next game the same day on a 60/90 diamond. Or even the next day, or for 2 days after that, & then get pitched again because they are on 2-3 days "rest"
This one never bothered me as much. Generally, my son's cool-down program, which he does immediately after pitching, is much more rigorous with throwing than anything he would do by taking a position in the infield for the rest of a game. Having said that, I'd prefer the controlled atmosphere of his cool down program.
At a smaller school like ours, I run into this all the time with my pitchers. They are all needed in the lineup after they pitch. A kid with our program is never going to go from the mound to the bench. Outside of blow outs, we can't afford that luxury.