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Pitch Count Tracking Sheet

A pitch count tracking sheet that does more than count: the printable PDF puts the official Little League rest day charts on the same page as the game log, and the Excel version calculates each pitcher's total, required rest days, and the date they're eligible to pitch again, automatically. Free, no email required.

Download the Tracking Sheet

PDFDownload the printable PDF

A one-game log (7 pitchers, pitches by inning, totals, rest days) with both Little League rest charts (14U and 15-16) and the daily maximums printed on the sheet, so the answer is on the clipboard when the argument starts.

ExcelDownload the auto-calculating Excel version

Enter the game date, pick the age group, log pitches by inning; the sheet totals each pitcher, looks up the required rest days, computes the exact date they're eligible again, and flags anyone approaching the daily maximum.

What the Sheet Tracks (and the Rules Behind It)

The columns mirror how Little League's pitch count rules actually work. Pitches are logged per inning because rest tiers are keyed to daily totals; the rest-days column uses the official tiers (1-20 pitches: 0 days, up to 66+: 4 days for 14U, with the wider 15-16 tiers built in); and the eligible-again column exists because "three rest days" bites coaches who count the pitching day as day one. The rule reminders printed on the sheet cover the three most commonly missed: rest tiers key off the first pitch of the final batter, no pitcher throws three consecutive days, and 41+ pitches ends a player's catching for the day.

Playing travel ball under different rules? USSSA has no national limits and Perfect Game uses Pitch Smart tiers; the league-by-league comparison covers what changes. The paper sheet works for any ruleset; the Excel automation is built on the Little League/Pitch Smart tiers.

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Paper vs App

This sheet beats a scorebook margin, and it still has paper's weakness: someone has to keep it, and Saturday's sheet has to be in the same binder as Sunday's. Rizzler's pitch counting logs every pitch during scoring (or standalone, without scoring at all), carries counts across tournament weekends, and warns you before an ineligible pitcher takes the mound. The app comparison covers the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the pitch count sheet free?

Yes. Both files download directly with no email or account.

Does the Excel version know the rest day rules?

Yes. Pick 14U or 15-16 and it applies the correct Little League tiers, totals each pitcher's day, and returns both the required rest days and the calendar date they're next eligible. It also flags totals approaching the daily max (85 for 14U, 95 for 15-16 as configured; set your own if your age group's limit is lower).

Does it work for tournaments with different rules?

The printable works anywhere since you apply your event's rules. The Excel automation uses Little League/Pitch Smart tiers, which also match what most Perfect Game events post. USSSA events set their own limits per tournament, so check the event rules.

Who should keep the sheet?

Your own bench, even when a league recorder exists. Under Little League rules the manager is responsible for removing an ineligible pitcher regardless of what the official recorder tracked, so an independent count is your protection in a protest.

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