StrikeCraft Blog
For Coaches. For Parents. For the Game.
Practical guides on pitch counts, rest rules, and player development — written by Coach Johan, a baseball dad building tools to protect young arms like his son Jeremy's.
Pitcher Health & Safety
Youth Baseball Pitch Count Rules by Age
The complete reference — from ages 7 through high school — covering Little League, USA Baseball Pitch Smart, and state high school limits. Includes a full rest-day chart.
Pitcher Health & Safety
Pitcher Rest Day Rules Explained
How to count rest days correctly, avoid the most common mistakes that put young arms at risk, and manage a pitcher rotation across a tournament weekend.
For Baseball Parents
5 Things Every Baseball Parent Should Track
From pitch counts to annual throwing volume, here are the five things that make a real difference in keeping a young pitcher healthy and on the field.