USA Baseball and MLB team up to help young players reduce arm injuries by providing a comprehensive resource for safe pitching practices. Baseball is a safe game to play at all ages, but research has shown that pitching too much -- particularly at a young age -- can increase a pitcher's risk of injury. For more information, go to the link below.
Pitch Smart Safety Guidelines
AGE | DAILY MAX (PITCHES IN GAME) | REQUIRED REST (PITCHES) |
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| | 0 Days | 1 Days | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
7-8 | 50 | 1-20 | 21-35 | 36-50 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
9-10 | 75 | 1-20 | 21-35 | 36-50 | 51-65 | 66+ | N/A |
11-12 | 85 | 1-20 | 21-35 | 36-50 | 51-65 | 66+ | N/A |
13-16 | 95 | 1-20 | 21-35 | 36-50 | 51-65 | 66+ | N/A |
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