F. Pitch Count Rules are as follows:
| STATE TOURNAMENT PITCH COUNT AND REST REQUIREMENTS |
| LEVEL | | REST PERIOD | |
| DAILY MAX | 0 DAYS | 1 DAY | 2 DAYS | TOURNAMENT MAX |
| SENIOR | 95 | 1-50 | 51-80 | 81+ | 125 |
| JUNIOR | 85 | 1-45 | 46-70 | 71+ | 105 |
| MINOR | 75 | 1-40 | 41-65 | 66+ | 95 |
a. The pitch count is based on pitches thrown for strikes, balls, foul balls, and outs. Warm-up pitches, pick off attempts, ‘no pitch’ call by the umpire do not count towards the pitch count.
b. A pitcher who throws a warm-up pitch must pitch to one batter.
c. The maximum number of pitches is based on the level of play. Specific rest periods are in place when a pitcher reaches specific thresholds of pitches delivered in a day.
d. A pitcher reaching a day(s) of rest threshold in the middle of an at bat must be removed from the mound if wanting to remain at that threshold. There is no “Finish the batter”.
e. A pitcher reaching the maximum daily pitch count limit, or the maximum tournament pitch count limit, in the middle of an at bat must be removed from the mound. There is no “Finish the Batter”.
f. There shall be free defensive substitutions at all positions, excluding pitchers. Once a pitcher has been removed from the mound during the course of the game, they may not re-enter for any reason as a pitcher, for the duration of the game.
g. DAYS OF REST: 1 calendar day equals 1 day of rest.
h. Pitch count rules for a continuation game: In order to pitch in the continuation game, a player must NOT have been removed as pitcher in the original game AND must currently be eligible. The pitch count is based on days, not games. The State Book is official, It is recommended that teams compare with the State Book as the game progresses for accuracy. The game card is signed by each coach following the conclusion of the game. Pitch counts cannot be protested.
i. The Pitch Tracker Board will be updated with pitch count information
before teams play their next contest. Umpires will not be a part of the
process. The coaches are ultimately responsible for knowing all of the rules.
j. VIOLATION OF THIS RULE: The team in violation forfeits the game in which the violation occurred; the head coach is suspended for one game.
G. All protests must be made immediately, prior to the next pitch, play, attempted play, or any kind of action. The JBO Umpire-in-Chief, JBO Board member in attendance or Tournament Director will rule on any protests immediately; the ruling will be final. Game delays will be for no more than five minutes for a protest.