Little League Pitch Count Tracker 2026 – Free Tool for Coaches

Throwing too many pitches is one of the leading causes of arm injuries in young players. Little League Baseball enforces strict pitch count rules to protect kids from overuse injuries. This free tool helps coaches and parents track every pitcher in real time. No signup, no app download. Just open and start counting.

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Official Little League Pitch Count Rules 2026

Little League Baseball updates these limits every season. The 2026 rules remain consistent with recent years. Here are the official pitch count limits and rest day requirements:

League AgeDaily Pitch Limit0 Days Rest1 Day Rest2 Days Rest3 Days Rest4 Days Rest
7-850 pitches1-2021-3536-50––
9-1075 pitches1-2021-3536-5051-6566-75
11-1285 pitches1-2021-3536-5051-6566-75
13-1695 pitches1-2021-3536-5051-6566-75

Note: Rest day counts do not include the day the pitches were thrown. A pitcher who throws 66 pitches on Monday cannot return until Friday.

What Is a Pitch Count in Little League?

A pitch count is the total number of pitches a player throws in one game. Little League Baseball sets a hard limit based on the player’s league age. Once a pitcher hits that limit, they must stop pitching immediately. This rule exists to protect growing arms from serious long-term damage.

How to Use This Pitch Count Tracker

  • Step 1: Type the pitcher’s name in the “Player Name” field.
  • Step 2: Select the player’s league age from the dropdown menu.
  • Step 3: Click “Add Pitcher” to add them to the tracker.
  • Step 4: Hit the plus button after every pitch the player throws.
  • Step 5: Check remaining pitches and required rest days automatically on screen.
  • Step 6: Click “Mark Done” when a pitcher is finished for the game.
  • Step 7: Repeat steps 1 to 3 to track multiple pitchers at once.
  • Step 8: Hit the minus button anytime you need to correct a miscount.
  • Step 9: Click “Reset Game” at the start of every new game.

Why Pitch Counts Matter for Young Players

Young players’ arms are still developing, making them highly vulnerable to overuse injuries.

Key reasons pitch counts must be tracked:

  • Growth plates in the elbow and shoulder are not fully formed until the mid-teens.
  • Throwing too many pitches puts direct stress on those developing areas.
  • Injuries like Little League elbow are entirely preventable with proper tracking.
  • Little League Baseball has enforced pitch count rules since 2007.
  • Young pitchers who exceed limits are significantly more likely to need surgery later.
  • The arm rarely shows pain until the damage is already done.
  • Coaches must track every single pitch – estimating is not enough.

What Happens If a Pitcher Exceeds the Limit?

Exceeding the pitch limit has immediate and serious consequences for the team and player.

What the rules require:

  • A pitcher who hits the limit mid-at-bat may finish that batter only.
  • Once that batter is out or reaches base, the pitcher must be removed immediately.
  • If a violation is discovered, the opposing team may officially protest the game result.
  • League officials take pitch count violations seriously and can penalize the team.
  • Rest day rules still apply even if the pitcher was removed mid-inning.
  • No player may return to pitching before their required rest days are completed.
  • Player safety is always the priority – no game is important enough to ignore the rules.

Faqs Related Pitch Count Tracker 2026

The daily limit for players aged 11–12 is 85 pitches per game day. After 66 pitches, a mandatory 4-day rest period is required before pitching again.

No. Once a pitcher is removed from pitching, they cannot return to pitch in the same game. They can continue playing in other defensive positions, just not pitching.

es. Rest day rules apply to all competitive games. However, coaches should use common sense and limit heavy practice throwing during rest periods as well.

That is allowed as long as neither day’s pitch count triggers a rest day requirement. A pitcher who throws 20 or fewer pitches can pitch the next day without any restriction.

Yes, completely free. No account, no app, and no subscription needed. Open the tool, add your pitchers, and start tracking immediately.

Yes. The same pitch count and rest day rules apply at every level of Little League Baseball, including the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.