2024 Little League® Pitching Rules
Regulation VI and Rule 8.00 of the Little League® Rule Book governs pitching rules for all Little Leagues® around the globe. This supplemental guide has been drafted to help highlight and clarify many of the rules contained within these regulations. The rules within this supplemental are not comprehensive and the Little League® Rule Book should be consulted for the full list of regulations.
Note: These rules are specific to regular season play. For International Tournament play, consult the Little League® Rule Book for tournament-specific pitching regulations.
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CATCHING TO PITCHER RULES
A player who played the position of catcher for three (3) innings or less, moves to the pitcher position, and delivers 21 pitches or more (15- and 16-year-olds: 31 pitches or more) in the same day, may not return to the catcher position on that calendar day. EXCEPTION:If the pitcher reaches the 20-pitch limit (15- and 16-year-olds: 30-pitch limit) while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch, and maintain their eligibility to return to the catcher position, until any one of the following conditions occur: (1) that batter reaches base; (2) that batter is retired; (3) the third out is made to complete the half-inning or the game; or (4) the pitcher is removed from the mound prior to the batter completing his/her at-bat.
