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Pitch count limits and rest days for every league and state.

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  Pitch Count Calculator: Rest Days by State and League

  Pick Little League, Pitch Smart or your state's high school association, then the age or level, and enter the pitches thrown. The calculator shows the rest required, the first day the pitcher can throw again, and the daily limit, with the table and its source.

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  High School Pitch Count Rules by State (2026)

  Every state association sets its own high school pitch count rule, so the daily limit and the rest it requires differ from state to state. The table lists each state's association, its limit, its rest, and the document we read; click a state for its full tables and a calculator set to it.

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  Little League Pitch Count Rules and Rest Days (2026)

  Little League pitchers may throw 50 pitches a day at league age 6–8, 75 at 9–10, 85 at 11–12 and 95 at 13–16. Players 14 and under need 1 day of rest after 21 pitches, up to 4 days after 66 or more; ages 15–16 have higher thresholds. No one may pitch three days in a row.

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  Pitch Smart Guidelines: Pitch Counts and Rest by Age

  Pitch Smart recommends a daily limit of 50 pitches at ages 7–8 rising to 120 at 19–22, with up to 4 days of rest for most ages (5 at 19–22). Many travel and independent leagues adopt it; it's guidance, not a league rule, unless your league says so.

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  American Legion Baseball Pitch Count Rules (2026)

  American Legion pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day, in both Senior and Junior Legion. 31 pitches or more needs rest, up to 4 days after 81 or more, and no one may pitch in more than two games in any three days in a row.

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  Alaska High School Pitch Count Rules (ASAA)

  Under ASAA rules, Alaska high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day (April 28 to the end of the season). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 106 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Arizona High School Pitch Count Rules (AIA)

  Under AIA rules, Arizona high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day (juniors and seniors). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  California High School Pitch Count Rules (CIF)

  Under CIF rules, California high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Delaware High School Pitch Count Rules (DIAA)

  Under DIAA rules, Delaware high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day. Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 81 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Florida High School Pitch Count Rules (FHSAA)

  Under FHSAA rules, Florida high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day (age 17 and older). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Georgia High School Pitch Count Rules (GHSA)

  Under GHSA rules, Georgia high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 35 pitches needs no rest; 86 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Hawaii High School Pitch Count Rules (HHSAA)

  Under HHSAA rules, Hawaii high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day. Up to 35 pitches needs no rest; 86 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Idaho High School Pitch Count Rules (IHSAA)

  Under IHSAA rules, Idaho high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day (varsity, rest of the season). Up to 35 pitches needs no rest; 86 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Illinois High School Pitch Count Rules (IHSA)

  Under IHSA rules, Illinois high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Indiana High School Pitch Count Rules (IHSAA)

  Under IHSAA rules, Indiana high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 35 pitches needs no rest; 101 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Iowa High School Pitch Count Rules (IHSAA)

  Under IHSAA rules, Iowa high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day (grades 10–12). Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 91 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Kansas High School Pitch Count Rules (KSHSAA)

  Under KSHSAA rules, Kansas high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day. Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Kentucky High School Pitch Count Rules (KHSAA)

  Under KHSAA rules, Kentucky high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Maine High School Pitch Count Rules (MPA)

  Under MPA rules, Maine high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 20 pitches needs no rest; 96 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Maryland High School Pitch Count Rules (MPSSAA)

  Under MPSSAA rules, Maryland high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day (sophomores to seniors). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Michigan High School Pitch Count Rules (MHSAA)

  Under MHSAA rules, Michigan high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day. Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Minnesota High School Pitch Count Rules (MSHSL)

  Under MSHSL rules, Minnesota high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day (varsity, regular season). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Mississippi High School Pitch Count Rules (MHSAA)

  Under MHSAA rules, Mississippi high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day. Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 106 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Montana High School Pitch Count Rules (MHSA)

  Under MHSA rules, Montana high school pitchers may throw up to 88 pitches a day (first five weeks (to April 19 in 2026)). Up to 28 pitches needs no rest; 75 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Nebraska High School Pitch Count Rules (NSAA)

  Under NSAA rules, Nebraska high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day (varsity, April 1 on). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 91 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  New Hampshire High School Pitch Count Rules (NHIAA)

  Under NHIAA rules, New Hampshire high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  New Jersey High School Pitch Count Rules (NJSIAA)

  Under NJSIAA rules, New Jersey high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day. Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 91 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  New Mexico High School Pitch Count Rules (NMAA)

  Under NMAA rules, New Mexico high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 40 pitches needs no rest; 91 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  North Carolina High School Pitch Count Rules (NCHSAA)

  Under NCHSAA rules, North Carolina high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day. Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  North Dakota High School Pitch Count Rules (NDHSAA)

  Under NDHSAA rules, North Dakota high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day (regular season). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Ohio High School Pitch Count Rules (OHSAA)

  Under OHSAA rules, Ohio high school pitchers may throw up to 125 pitches a day. Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Oklahoma High School Pitch Count Rules (OSSAA)

  Under OSSAA rules, Oklahoma high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day. Up to 35 pitches needs no rest; 101 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Oregon High School Pitch Count Rules (OSAA)

  Under OSAA rules, Oregon high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day. Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 86 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Pennsylvania High School Pitch Count Rules (PIAA)

  Under PIAA rules, Pennsylvania high school pitchers may throw up to 100 pitches a day. Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Rhode Island High School Pitch Count Rules (RIIL)

  Under RIIL rules, Rhode Island high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day. Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  South Carolina High School Pitch Count Rules (SCHSL)

  Under SCHSL rules, South Carolina high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 91 or more needs 5 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  South Dakota High School Pitch Count Rules (SDHSBA)

  Under SDHSBA rules, South Dakota high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day. Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 81 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Tennessee High School Pitch Count Rules (TSSAA)

  Under TSSAA rules, Tennessee high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day (varsity). Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 106 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Texas High School Pitch Count Rules (UIL)

  Under UIL rules, Texas high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day. Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 86 or more needs 4 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.

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  Utah High School Pitch Count Rules (UHSAA)

  Under UHSAA rules, Utah high school pitchers may throw up to 110 pitches a day. Up to 35 pitches needs no rest; 86 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Vermont High School Pitch Count Rules (VPA)

  Under VPA rules, Vermont high school pitchers may throw up to 120 pitches a day. Up to 25 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Washington High School Pitch Count Rules (WIAA)

  Under WIAA rules, Washington high school pitchers may throw up to 105 pitches a day. Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The extra limits are below.

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  Wisconsin High School Pitch Count Rules (WIAA)

  Under WIAA rules, Wisconsin high school pitchers may throw up to 100 pitches a day. Up to 30 pitches needs no rest; 76 or more needs 3 calendar days of rest. The other tables and the extra limits are below.