15.1 CCBA Competitions, in line with Baseball NSW, will follow the MLB pitch smart initiative. The Guidelines can be found on Baseball NSW’s website. This policy does not differentiate between genders or ability.

15.1.1 If any pitcher delivers one pitch, they shall be charged for the relative Assignment.

15.1.2 A pitcher reaching the maximum number of pitches for a MAXIMUM Assignment is to be removed from the game once finishing the batter in the box. However, if the pitcher retires that batter as the 3rd out of an inning, that pitcher is entitled to remain as a batter only.

15.1.3 A Balk Pitch delivered to the plate whether it is hit safely or not shall be considered to be valid for the purpose of recording the “number of pitches”.

15.1.4 A “no pitch” i.e. Batter steps out of the batter’s box and the pitcher delivers the pitch, shall not be included in the pitch count.

15.1.5 In the event any Umpire calls an “Illegal Pitch”, the pitched ball will count toward the pitchers count.

15.1.6 In Under 15’s and lower, it will be the responsibility of the official scorer to notify the Chief Umpire and each team when a pitcher is within 10 pitches of the maximum allowable number.

15.1.7 The Umpire has the authority to police the Pitching Rule, however coaches are responsible for complying with these rules.

15.1.8 Senior Competition: Pitching Assignment Table

| Age | Daily Limit | Short 0 Days | Moderate 1 Day | Substantial 2 Days | Major 3 Days | Maximum 4 Days | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 15-16 | 95 | 1-30 | 31-45 | 46-60 | 61-75 | 76+ | | 17-18 | 105 | 1-30 | 31-45 | 46-60 | 61-75 | 76+ | | 19-23 | 120 | 1-30 | 31-45 | 46-60 | 61-75 | 76+ | | 23+ | 120 |

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15.1.9 Junior Competition: Pitching Assignments follow MLB Pitch Smart. 15.2 Pitching Assignments and Rest Periods Rest periods relate to Pitching involvement, except where otherwise specifically provided. No rest is required after a SHORT assignment. A days rest is considered as ONE FULL CALENDAR DAY, and not calculated as a 24 hour period. Any player pitching a MAJOR assignment will be required to complete one days rest before any PLAYING participation (except as a designated hitter, pinch hitter or pinch runner) and two or three days’ rest (as per following table) before assuming any battery position. Having thrown a SHORT Assignment, a pitcher may only throw another SHORT Assignment on the same day or on the following day. Under 18 Players may only go to another position (except catcher) after a Substantial Assignment. (60 pitches). If a player pitches a SUBSTANTIAL in a game, they can only participate in a second game of the round as a designated hitter, pinch hitter or runner. (60 pitches). No player may pitch and then catch, or catch and then pitch, on the same calendar day. 15.3 Penalties for any breach of Rule 15: 9-0 Forfeit towards the non-offending team. The Head Coach (or Manager) will be suspended for one (1) competition round. Subsequent breaches will result in additional forfeits, and tribunal hearing with a minimum suspension of four competition rounds.