Little League Pitch Count & Rest Calculator

Instantly verify mandatory calendar days of rest and next eligible pitch date under Little League Regulation VI & Pitch Smart rules.

Rule Set

League Age (as of Aug 31)

Date Pitches Thrown

Date of the Game

Pitches Thrown

Regulation VI(k) Threshold Exception: Reached threshold mid-batter (at-bat started below a threshold).

Official Compliance

Pitch Rest Eligibility

Game Day Eligibility

🟢 Ready to Pitch

Eligible to pitch in the game.

Mandatory Calendar Rest

2 Days

Cannot pitch again until eligible date

Next Eligible Date

Max Allowed for Age

85 Pitches

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Regulation VI Pitch Count & Rest Threshold Reference

Pitch Count (Pitches)	Required Calendar Days of Rest	Pitcher Notes
66+ pitches	4 Calendar Days	Full recovery rest period
51 - 65 pitches	3 Calendar Days	Standard intermediate start
36 - 50 pitches	2 Calendar Days	Light start / relief appearance
21 - 35 pitches	1 Calendar Day	Quick relief stint
1 - 20 pitches	0 Calendar Days	Eligible to pitch next day (if within daily limit)

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Understanding Little League Baseball Regulation VI (Pitching Rules)

Youth arm safety is the top priority in Little League and USA Baseball Pitch Smart guidelines. The rules specify strict daily maximum pitch counts based on league age (determined as of August 31 of the current season), as well as mandatory calendar days of rest before a player can pitch in another game.

What is a "Calendar Day of Rest"?

A calendar day of rest means a complete day from midnight to midnight. For example, if a pitcher throws 45 pitches on Saturday (requiring 2 calendar days of rest):

Sunday: Day 1 of rest (ineligible)
Monday: Day 2 of rest (ineligible)
Tuesday: Eligible to pitch

The Regulation VI (k) Threshold Exception

If a pitcher starts facing a batter with 19 pitches, and delivers 4 pitches during that at-bat (finishing with 23 pitches), the coach can use the 20-pitch threshold for rest calculation if the pitcher is removed before facing the next batter. This prevents coaches from having to pull pitchers in the middle of a count.