Pitch Count

ACCESSING PITCH COUNTS IN GOOGLE SHEETS

Team Managers/Admin are to use the Pitch Counts document in Google sheets (for their team's age group).

Team Managers were provided editor access to ONLY their team's sheet (anyone can view all the teams' sheets).

NOTE: The email/login used was the one provided with team registration, unless the Team Manager requested otherwise. If any other email is used, then you may need to request additional editor access through the document (or email Corey directly).

BEFORE REQUESTING ACCESS OR POSTING TO THE CHAT GROUP, MAKE SURE YOU ARE LOGGED IN WITH THE CORRECT GOOGLE PROFILE AND THAT YOU ARE ON YOUR TEAM'S SHEET/PAGE.

If your pitch counts are not reported prior to your next game, games can result in forfeit.

HOW TO ENTER PITCH COUNTS IN GOOGLE SHEETS (FROM A PC)

FROM A PC:

1. Click the correct pitch count link (or click the document if it already shows on your Google sheets history which will be available through all the devices you're logged into).

2. Go you tour team's sheet. Click the three lines towards the bottom left of the document to select each team's sheet (see pic below).

3. Make sure you're logged in with the correct google profile.

4. Type the info you want to add into the corresponding cell (info automatically saves when you click to another cell).

VIEW FROM PC: Click 3 lines to find the team you want to view/edit

HOW TO ENTER PITCH COUNTS IN GOOGLE SHEETS (FROM APP ON PHONE)

FROM A PHONE (USING GOOGLE SHEETS APP):

1. Click the correct pitch count link (or click the document if it already shows on your Google sheets history which will be available through all the devices you're logged into).

2. Go you tour team's sheet (click the four lines towards the bottom left of the document to select each team's sheet).

3. Make sure you're logged in with the correct google profile.

4. Click on the corresponding cell you want to add the info to and then type in the fx block towards bottom of the screen that states "Enter text or formula" (See Pic Below) and then click the checkmark to the right of the fx block to save. The checkmark box may not appear until data is added.

VIEW FROM GOOGLE SHEETS ON ANDROID PHONE: enter info in the fx block and then save

PITCHING RULES - 2025

NOTE: Full list of current rules can be found at the Rules Page.

Pitching:
1. Pitching Distance:
  1. Shall be 40’ for the 8U player-pitchers
  2. Shall be 46’ for 9U & 10U
  3. Shall be 50’ for 11U & 12U
  4. Shall be 54’ for 13/14U
2. Pitching Limits:
  1. 8U (Farm) – 55 pitches per day or 6 outs (2 innings) per game, whichever occurs first
  2. 9U & 10U – 65 pitches per day or 9 outs (3 innings) per game, whichever occurs first
  3. 11U & 12U – 75 pitches per day or 9 outs (3 innings) per game, whichever occurs first
  4. 13U & 14U – 85 pitches per day or 12 outs (4 innings) per game, whichever occurs first
  5. Tracking Outs/Innings Pitched:
    1. A pitcher shall be charged with pitching a complete inning if run limit is scored before three outs are made
    2. If not all 3 outs are made (if the team gave up the run limit, etc.):
      1. If more than 2 pitchers are used in an inning, that pitcher who pitched to the greatest number of batters shall be charged with 2/3 of an inning, and the lesser 1/3
      2. If 3 pitchers are used, then each pitcher shall be charged with 1/3 of an inning
  6. Pitchers can only exceed the daily pitch limit if they are finishing a batter, but the total day(s) rest shall be based on the total number of actual pitches thrown (regardless if finishing a batter or not)
3. No Re-entry Rule: Once a player-pitcher is removed from the mound, they can’t re-enter as a pitcher at later innings of the same game
4. Day/s Rest:
  1. 1-25 pitches: (0) calendar days rest (players can pitch next game and/or day without penalty)
  2. 26-40 pitches: (1) full calendar days rest (players can pitch in another game in two days)
  3. 41-55 pitches: (2) full calendar days rest (players can pitch in another game in three days)
  4. 56-70 pitches: (3) full calendar days rest (players can pitch in another game in four days)
  5. 71 or more pitches: (4) full calendar days rest (players can pitch in another game in five days)
5. EACH PLAYER’S PITCH COUNT MUST BE ENTERED ONLINE PRIOR TO THE START OF THE FOLLOWING GAME or the following game can result in a forfeit, if protested prior to the start of the following game.
6. Age exception players are NOT permitted to pitch (they can still catch and play other positions if applicable).
7. A travel exempt player is NOT permitted to pitch or catch.
8. Balks:
  1. Balks should be discussed at pregame ground rules with managers & umpire.
  2. Balks will be called at umpire discretion for 11U to 14U divisions.
    1. 11U and 12U balks should be called after one warning per pitcher (11U & 12U balks will be called on first violation in tournaments).
    2. 13U & 14U balks can be called on first violation during season and in tournaments.
  3. Disengagement Violation:
    1. Pitchers are limited to two disengagements (pickoff attempts or step-offs) per plate appearance. However, the limit is reset if a runner or runners advance during the plate appearance.
    2. A third disengagement, or disengagement violation, will result in a balk. (For example, if a third pickoff attempt is made, the runner automatically advances one base if the pickoff attempt is not successful).
    3. Mound visits, injury timeouts and offensive team timeouts do not count as a disengagement.
9. The pitcher must be removed from the mound at the 2nd charged coach’s trip to the mound in the same inning.
10. 8U-14U: If a pitcher hits 3 batters in an inning, they must be removed from the mound (the umpire still has the discretion to remove a pitcher at any point if they believe there is a safety concern).
11. Intentional walks will only be permitted by announcement from pitcher, catcher, or team manager (no pitching required)