Major League Baseball's Pitch Smart Rules

Page last updated on Friday, May 18, 2018 @ 4:36:00 PM Eastern Time
Justin Roswell
Team One Baseball

Major League Baseball's - Organizational Pitch Smart Compliance

As the health and safety of athletes continues to be a priority within amateur baseball, the following Pitch Smart Compliance program has been developed to assist the public.

MLB Pitch Smart Official Rules
_________________________________________________

Ages 13 to 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
Avoid pitching 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