I was at a local Babe Ruth Recreation Ball baseball game for 13-14 year olds yesterday. I saw something crazy happen. In the 100 degree heat, a coach let his pitcher throw 145 pitches over 6 innings. This was rec ball, nothing more on the line than one team winning and one team losing.
145 pitches from a full length baseball mound.....
I wonder if this coach even had a clue as to how many pitches the kid threw?
Bad thing about it is the pitcher had talent and threw really hard. With some good coaching, he could be a pretty good pitcher. At this rate, his arm will fall out of joint by the time he is 15 years old...
Coaches, keep your eyes on your pitch count, no game is worth hurting a kid over
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