Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) · verified
| Level | Daily max | 0 days rest | 1 day rest | 2 days rest | 3 days rest | 4 days rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 10-12 | 105 | 1–30 | 31–45 | 46–60 | 61–75 | 76–105 |
| Freshman | 95 | 1–30 | 31–45 | 46–60 | 61–75 | 76–95 |
Source: MPSSAA Spring Bulletins 2025-26: Pitch Count Limits and Rest Requirements · retrieved 2026-10-16
| Consecutive-day rule | Not stated in source |
|---|---|
| Weekly / multi-day limit | Not stated in source |
| Finish the batter at max? | Yes. |
| How rest days are counted | Rest begins the day after the game began. |
| Season / version | 2025-26 |
| Notes | Limits by grade. In effect continuously from the regular season through the playoffs. Public schools only (MIAA/private schools differ). |
When can they pitch again? Add every day they pitched (tournaments often start Thursday).
Rest days are calendar days after the game date, so 3 days of rest after a Tuesday outing means eligible Saturday. Consecutive-day, multi-day and event caps are applied where the rule states numbers; anything else is listed as not calculated.
How many pitches can they throw on a given day, after their recent outings?
4 tournament operators found running youth/travel events here (retrieved 2026-10-16). Each links its own site; pitching rules link to the operator's ArmRules page. Blank = the operator does not publish one we could find.
| Operator | Events seen | Pitching rules | Bat rules |
|---|---|---|---|
| USSSA Baseball (state directors) mdbaseball.usssa.com | USSSA state tournaments, state championships and the National All-State qualifier path | USSSA Baseball | BatRules |
| Perfect Game (PG) tournaments www.perfectgame.org/schedule/Default.aspx?Type=Tournaments | 2026 PG East Coast Fall World Series | Perfect Game (PG) tournaments | BatRules |
| Game Day USA gamedayusa.com/team | Youth World Series - Ocean City (Salisbury); Youth World Series - Ocean City - Session 2 (Salisbury) | Game Day USA (guidance only / no limits) | no bat rule found |
| Ripken Baseball (The Ripken Experience) ripkenbaseball.com/plan-your-trip/tournament-rules | The Ripken Experience Aberdeen; Ripken National Championships | Ripken Baseball (The Ripken Experience) | BatRules |
These rules apply wherever the organization sanctions an event. Individual events can modify them, so check the event page.
Bat rules for this state: BatRules: MD
One email for GloveCode, ArmRules, BatCode and BatRules: new glove and bat data, plus pitch-count and bat-rule changes. (Placeholder: signup is not connected yet.)