MLB | Pitch Smart | Pitching Guidelines | Ages 15-18 | MLB.com (2024)

Ages 15-18

(Typically 60' Pitching Distance)

  • Players can begin using breaking pitches after developing consistent fastball and changeup
  • Do not exceed 100 combined innings pitched in any 12 month period
  • Take at least 4 months off from competitive pitching every year, including at least 2-3 continuous months off from all overhead throwing
  • Make sure to properly warm up before pitching
  • Set and follow pitch-count limits and required rest periods
  • Avoid playing for multiple teams at the same time
  • Avoid playing catcher while not pitching
  • Players should not pitch in multiple games on the same day
  • Make sure to follow guidelines across leagues, tournaments and showcases
  • Monitor for other signs of fatigue
  • A pitcher remaining in the game, but moving to a different position, can return as a pitcher anytime in the remainder of the game, but only once per game
  • No pitcher shall appear in a game as a pitcher for three consecutive days, regardless of pitch counts
AgeDaily Max (Pitches in Game) 0 Days Rest1 Days Rest2 Days Rest3 Days Rest4 Days Rest
15-16951-3031-4546-6061-7576+
17-181051-3031-4546-6061-8081+
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