Rules Reference
Little League Pitch Count Rules 2026
Daily pitch limits by age, required rest-day charts, catcher-pitcher restrictions, and the finish-the-batter rule.
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For Parents
You Don't Need to Know Baseball to Count Pitches
A guide for the parent who just volunteered to help at the field and needs to know what pitch counting actually involves.
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Rules Reference
Catcher Rules: How Many Innings Can a Kid Catch?
The catcher-pitcher eligibility rules, why both positions are tracked, and the mistakes coaches make most often.
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Rules Reference
The Mercy Rule Explained
How the 10-run rule works, why shortened games don't change rest-day math, and what varies by league.
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For Volunteers
What Is a Pitch Counter?
The volunteer role that protects young arms. What you track, what you skip, and how it differs from scorekeeping.
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Travel Ball
Travel Ball vs. Rec League Pitch Counts
Why travel ball parents need to track on their own, and how to apply rest-day guidelines when the league doesn't require them.
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