Oh lord, I gotta tell ya somethin’ about them pitchin’ rules for the NCAA in 2024. Now, you see, back in my day, we just let folks throw as much as they could, no one thought too much about all these fancy rules and such. But now, they got all these rules about how many pitches a fella can throw in one game, and what happens if they go over. Seems like a lot of fuss, don’t it? But anyway, let me break it down for ya, plain and simple, just like the rules say.
So, first off, there’s a big ol’ limit on how many pitches a pitcher can throw in a day. No one can throw more than 110 pitches in a single game or a day, that’s the max. If a pitcher goes over that limit—well, they ain’t allowed to pitch no more, not unless somethin’ happens like a game stoppin’ or whatnot. But if they reach that 110 pitch mark while they’re in the middle of pitchin’ to a batter, they can finish up that batter, but once that’s done, they gotta sit themselves down for the day. So, no more throwin’ after that, you hear me?
Now, here’s the thing. If a pitcher throws a whole bunch of pitches, they gotta rest before they can pitch again. Ain’t no more just jumpin’ back on the mound the next day like it’s nothin’. Let me tell ya what happens:
- If a pitcher throws 30 pitches or less, they can pitch the very next day. Easy peasy.
- If they throw between 31 and 40 pitches, they gotta rest for one whole day.
- If they throw between 41 and 50 pitches, they gotta rest for two days. That’s how it goes.
- Now, if they throw 51 to 80 pitches, they gotta rest for three days. That’s a long time to wait, ain’t it?
- And if a pitcher throws more than 80 pitches in a game, well, they ain’t pitchin’ again anytime soon!
Seems a bit strict, don’t it? But I reckon it’s for their own good. You don’t want no pitcher hurtin’ themselves just ’cause they threw too many pitches. Y’know, the rules are meant to keep ’em safe, though it does make the game take a little longer sometimes. But that’s the price ya pay, I suppose.
Oh, and you know how little leagues have their own rules? Well, the NCAA got somethin’ like that too. A pitcher that throws less than 20 pitches in a game don’t gotta rest at all. That’s right, they can pitch again the very next day without a worry in the world. Ain’t that somethin’?
And get this, they got a rule for somethin’ called the “20-second action clock.” You ever heard of that? Well, seems like they’re tryin’ to speed things up a bit. The pitcher’s gotta be ready to throw within 20 seconds after the batter’s ready. If they ain’t ready, the ump will call it. Ain’t no time for dawdlin’ on the mound. But you gotta admit, it’s better than waitin’ forever, huh?
Now, I reckon some folks might think these new rules are a bit too much. But look at it this way: If the pitchers are throwin’ too much, they might hurt themselves. So these rules are there to protect ’em, make sure they’re healthy, and keep the game runnin’ smooth. In the long run, it’s better for the sport, right?
Now, I’m sure a lot of you out there are wonderin’ if these rules are gonna change again. Well, they might. They always tweak things here and there, but as of right now, these are the rules for the 2024 season. And they ain’t too hard to follow if you just keep track of them pitches and make sure them pitchers get their rest.
So, there you go! That’s all the pitchin’ rules for NCAA baseball in 2024. Might seem like a lot to take in, but once you get used to it, it’s pretty straightforward. Just remember, don’t throw more than 110 pitches, get that rest, and don’t rush things. And hey, maybe the game will go a little quicker with them 20-second clocks too! Now, I reckon I’ll stop yappin’ and let y’all get back to it. I hope this helped ya out some!
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