How many times can I visit the mound before my pitcher has to come out?
Rule- USA
- Little League Baseball
- Major Division
- League age 9-12
- 12 and under
- Regular season
- 2026 rules
- Managers
In Majors, a manager or coach may visit the pitcher:
- once per inning. On the second visit in the same inning, the player must be removed as pitcher.
- twice per game. On the third visit in the game, the player must be removed as pitcher.
A time out to talk to any defensive player counts as a visit to the pitcher, so calling the infield together uses one. Checking on an injured player doesn't count, but tell the umpire that's why you're going out.
Added 21 Oct 2026