High school baseball has always had an issue regarding pitchers’ safety. Certain schools allow their players to throw upwards of 100 pitches every game without adequate rest. Overuse has resulted in different injuries for these young arms such as torn rotator cuffs and ligament tears in the elbow. Recently, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) voted on a pitch count that would limit the amount of pitches thrown per day. While the rule is a step in the right direction, it has many flaws that need changing. The new pitching rules allow for an athlete to throw 105 pitches in a game total. If a player throws between 96 and 105 pitches, they must rest for four days until they may pitch again. 66-95 pitches requires three days rest, 31-65 requires two days rest, and 30 pitches requires one night of rest. In the playoffs, the total number of pitches in a game rises to 125. At first glance, these numbers may seem fair and appear to keep young athletes s...