Pitching distance
Question
What is the pitching distance for a 8 year old, my son is starting his first year were they pitch and he wants to pitch, but need to know distance for i can work with him.
Answer
Hi Wendell,
Great to hear your son is interested in pitching. I think it is the best position in all of baseball. Anyway, the distance for 8 year old players will most likely be 46 feet. However, you can double check with his coach or call the league office to double check. Some leagues have various distances; however, here is a good rule of thumb to follow:
Little League- 46 feet
Pony League- 54 feet
Babe Ruth League- 60 feet 6 inches
High school & beyond- 60 feet 6 inches
Best,
Jack Elliott
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