Player Use Limits

Each ABA player is assigned usage limitations for the regular season.  The exact limitations are determined by the player's actual playing time (referred to below as Actual GS, Actual AB, etc.) during the major league season corresponding to the current ABA data disk.  Refer to the tables below for each type of player.  The numbers shown under the "Maximum" columns are the limitations for the ABA season.

Pitchers

ABA Grade Maximum G Maximum GS Maximum IP
1-5 (Actual GS between 1 and 25) No Limit 25 No Limit
1-5 (Actual GS > 25) No Limit Actual GS No Limit
6-7 No Limit Actual GS No Limit
8 and up No Limit Actual GS 1.15 x (Actual IP)

Note: Pitchers must have either at least 25 Actual G or 25 Actual IP in order to be eligible for ABA play.

Batters

Actual OPS Maximum AB
Less than .600 No Limit
.600 or higher 1.125 x (Actual AB)

Note: Batters must have at least 50 Actual AB in order to be eligible for ABA play.

Base Runners

Maximum SB Attempts
1.5 x (Actual SB + Actual CS)

Note: Only baserunners with Steal Allowance Letter (SAL) of "A" through "G" are eligible to attempt steals. Baserunners with SAL of "R" will be changed to "N" such that they will not attempt any steals.