BASEBALL PITCH COUNT POLICY
Maximum Pitches in One Game : ▪ Varsity 110 pitches ▪ Sub-varsity 90 pitches A pitcher at any level (varsity or sub-varsity) shall be allowed to finish the batter when the pitch count limit is reached during an at bat, but must be replaced immediately when that at-bat ends. A coach may inquire with the PCM about the number of pitches recorded as the game progresses. Note : A pitcher shall not throw more than 110 pitches (90 for sub-varsity) cumulative over a two-day period, and cannot pitch more than two consecutive days, at which time a 1-day rest period is required. All other rest periods are based on the total pitches thrown.
Required Rest Periods : Varsity Sub-Varsity ▪ 1-35 Pitches ▪ 1-24 Pitches 0 Days 0 Days ▪ 36-60 Pitches ▪ 25-44 Pitches 1 Day 1 Day ▪ 61-85 Pitches ▪ 45-64 Pitches 2 Days 2 Days ▪ 86-110 Pitches ▪ 65-90 Pitches 3 Days 3 Days A “Day of Rest” is defined as a “calendar day”. Example: A varsity level pitcher who reached the 110-pitch limit on a Tuesday would not be allowed to pitch again until the following Saturday.
Tabulation of pitch count: ▪ This process will be completed by an individual who is registered with a local GHSA sanctioned umpire association. The Pitch Count Monitor (PCM) will be paid a ½ game fee plus travel (similar to the football ECO). It will then be the responsibility of the PCM to enter the pitch count information for each school following the completion of the game in the GHSA MIS system. ▪ Varsity $29.50 Game Fee $15.00 Travel Fee ▪ Sub Varsity $25.50 Game Fee $15.00 Travel Fee ▪ State Tournament $45.00 Game Fee $0.00 Travel Fee
Games vs Non-Member Opponents: In games vs. non-GHSA member schools the GHSA Pitch Count Policy shall be adhered to, regardless of the pitch count policy of the host school affiliation or state association. When playing out of state it is the school’s responsibility to report the pitch count information to the GHSA Office.
State Tournament: The format for all rounds will be a “best -of- three” series with the first two games being played on the first day. During the State Tournament, no pitcher shall be allowed to throw more than 120 pitches over a three-game series (unless the schedule is affected by weather delays).
Penalties for Violations: If a school is found to have violated any of the provisions of this policy, the offending school shall be fined $250.00 and the head coach assessed a two-game suspension. Any subsequent violation during the same season will result in penalties being doubled and the head coach being required to meet with the Executive Director prior to being reinstated to coach.
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State Championship Series
State Championship Series Schedule ▪ 2 Sites – State Mutual Stadium, Rome, GA – Grayson Stadium, Savannah, GA ▪ Dates – Thursday, May 25, 2017 – Friday, May 26, 2017 – Saturday, May 27, 2017 (if necessary) ▪ Format – 2 Doubleheaders at each Site – Thursday and Friday – All if necessary games will be scheduled for Saturday
State Championship Series Schedule Morning DH Evening DH Game 1 Game 1 8:30 am Teams arrive in Assigned Locker Room 2:30 pm Teams arrive in Assigned Locker Room 9:00 am Teams BP in assigned cages 3:00 pm Teams BP in assigned cages 9:45 am Return to Locker Room 3:45 pm Return to Locker Room 10:20 am Home Team Infield Round 4:20 pm Home Team Infield Round 10:30 am Visiting Team Infield Round 4:30 pm Visiting Team Infield Round 10:40 am Grounds Crew Field Prep 4:40 pm Grounds Crew Field Prep 10:50 am Pre-Game Plate Meeting 4:50 pm Pre-Game Plate Meeting 10:55 am National Anthem and Player Introductions 4:55 pm Player Introductions 11:00 am First Pitch 5:00 pm First Pitch TBD Last Pitch TBD Last Pitch Game 2 Game 2| TBD 30 Minutes after Last Pitch. TBD 30 minutes after Last Pitch. Teams vacate locker room Pre-Game Plate Meeting Pre-Game Plate Meeting First Pitch First Pitch TBD Last Pitch TBD Last Pitch TBD 10 Minutes after Last Pitch TBD 10 Minutes after Last Pitch Award Ceremony if necessary Award Ceremony if necessary
State Championship Series Schedule ▪ Saturday, May 27, 2017 (if necessary games) – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm ▪ Format – Same basic Schedule as Thursday and Friday
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