It's an interesting topic. Personally, I'm in favor of a pitch count for the health of the players. (Yes, my daughter is a pitcher). But I can understand the challenges it would create.
For example, when DD was a junior and senior in high school, she was the only pitcher on the roster. She was expected to throw every inning. The coach wasn't even interested in trying anyone else. Then when DD suffered a concussion after a collision at home plate, the coach was forced to have a girl pitch that hadn't pitched since 12u rec ball.
In travel ball, it would eliminate the temptation to ride one pitcher the entire weekend (or most of it). I have seen teams throw one pitcher entirely too much. And isn't that typically how things like this work? When people are incapable of acting responsibly, someone steps in and regulates the activity to force responsibility. Not saying it is right, but seems to be the tendency.
For example, when DD was a junior and senior in high school, she was the only pitcher on the roster. She was expected to throw every inning. The coach wasn't even interested in trying anyone else. Then when DD suffered a concussion after a collision at home plate, the coach was forced to have a girl pitch that hadn't pitched since 12u rec ball.
In travel ball, it would eliminate the temptation to ride one pitcher the entire weekend (or most of it). I have seen teams throw one pitcher entirely too much. And isn't that typically how things like this work? When people are incapable of acting responsibly, someone steps in and regulates the activity to force responsibility. Not saying it is right, but seems to be the tendency.