BASEBALL PITCH COUNT POLICY

BASEBALL PITCH COUNT POLICY

Maximum Pitches in One Game: Varsity Sub-varsity 110 pitches 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 0 Days 1-24 Pitches 0 Days 36-60 Pitches 1 Day 25-44 Pitches 1 Day 61-85 Pitches 2 Days 45-64 Pitches 2 Days 86-110 Pitches 3 Days 65-90 Pitches 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 Game 1 8:30 am Teams arrive in Assigned Locker Room 9:00 am Teams BP in assigned cages 9:45 am Return to Locker Room 10:20 am Home Team Infield Round 10:30 am Visiting Team Infield Round 10:40 am Grounds Crew Field Prep 10:50 am Pre-Game Plate Meeting 10:55 am National Anthem and Player Introductions 11:00 am First Pitch TBD Last Pitch Evening DH Game 1 2:30 pm Teams arrive in Assigned Locker Room 3:00 pm Teams BP in assigned cages 3:45 pm Return to Locker Room 4:20 pm Home Team Infield Round 4:30 pm Visiting Team Infield Round 4:40 pm Grounds Crew Field Prep 4:50 pm Pre-Game Plate Meeting 4:55 pm Player Introductions 5:00 pm First Pitch TBD Last Pitch Game 2 TBD TBD TBD 30 Minutes after Last Pitch. Teams vacate locker room Pre-Game Plate Meeting First Pitch Last Pitch 10 Minutes after Last Pitch Award Ceremony if necessary Game 2 TBD TBD TBD 30 minutes after Last Pitch. Pre-Game Plate Meeting First Pitch Last Pitch 10 Minutes after Last Pitch 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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