California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), adopted by all 10 sections · verified
| Level | Daily max | 0 days rest | 1 day rest | 2 days rest | 3 days rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity | 110 | 1–30 | 31–50 | 51–75 | 76–110 |
| Freshman / F-S / JV | 90 | 1–30 | 31–50 | 51–75 | 76–90 |
Source: CIF Bylaw 1501 Pitching Limitation Rule, as printed in the CIF Southern Section 2026-27 Baseball Blue Book · 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. Rest is based on the actual pitches thrown. |
| How rest days are counted | Calendar days. |
| Season / version | 2026-27 |
| Notes | Sections may add their own restrictions on top of Bylaw 1501 (see Bylaw 1500). |
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) cabaseball.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 Oktoberfest; Monster Bash; The PINK OUT Classic | Perfect Game (PG) tournaments | BatRules |
| Triple Crown Sports baseball www.triplecrownbaseball.com/states/california | SoCal Summer Nationals | Triple Crown Sports baseball | BatRules |
| Grand Slam Sports Tournaments grandslamtournaments.com/baseball | Grand Slam Sports Tournaments events | Grand Slam Sports Tournaments | 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: CA
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