http://sportsday.dallasnews.co...c-days-rest-pitching
Couldn't find the past post where we were discussing pitch counts being instituted in Texas High Schools. But here is an article on the proposal and it's planned implementation.
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I do think it's a good idea. But who is in charge of enforcing this? And what's the penalty for not following these guidelines?
Bulldog 19 posted:
I do think it's a good idea. But who is in charge of enforcing this? And what's the penalty for not following these guidelines?
Those are great questions, but no organization I know of that currently uses pitch counts for limits answers them very well. 
But before anyone gets too excited see if you can find who enforces the current innings limits for anyone or the penalties for not following them.
Typically in HS since there’s no pitching database to look at it’s totally on a coach’s shoulders to investigate and his only source of data is the scorebook of the team he’s looking at. MaxPreps does have a database including pitching data, but coaches can put in whatever they want and in most states there’s no requirement at all.
That’s the bad news. The good news is, as more and more states go to PC limits the more likely it is that your questions will get answered. Personally I’ve always been in favor of the game officials(umpires) reporting the pitch counts to get the coaches out of the loop. Unfortunately, even though they’re getting paid for doing the games, they aren’t generally in favor of doing it.
Bulldog 19 posted:I do think it's a good idea. But who is in charge of enforcing this? And what's the penalty for not following these guidelines?
Contact Matt Wixonon Twitter:@mattwixon
No clue, fair questions - but here is the writer of the article to contact. I've followed him, and sent him similar questions and asked for a follow up.
Go44dad posted:Bulldog 19 posted:I do think it's a good idea. But who is in charge of enforcing this? And what's the penalty for not following these guidelines?
Contact Matt Wixonon Twitter:@mattwixon
No clue, fair questions - but here is the writer of the article to contact. I've followed him, and sent him similar questions and asked for a follow up.
I have read from a couple of the people who presented to the UIL MAC.... They don't know this answer either!
Another article on Texas pitch counts. This includes counting, enforcement and penalties.
http://digital.olivesoftware.c.....&view=ZW50aXR5
I would think coaches would keep each other honest. If i knew i could win a game by turning in a coach for abusing pitch count i would
This is easily the best and most realistic plan I've seen. As a coach I would be good with this I think. It comes down to how solid the neutral observer is I think. Being off 1 pitch could make a big difference in a game. Or two.
"AHSAA assistant athletic director Greg Brewer said the state aims to use a computer application to monitor pitch counts via phone, iPad or whatever works easiest for coaches. Three people keep track at each game — the home and visiting bookkeepers and a neutral third-party “pitch count recorder,” and all have access to the application. At the end of each inning, the three meet and make sure they’re in agreement on the pitch count. If one is off, the majority rules. If all three differ, the neutral party’s total is the official number.
If a pitch limit is exceeded, the penalty is simple: The game is forfeited, and a $250 fine is assessed against the violating school."