Last year, we snuck into the gym and threw twice a week. Catch one night (short, long toss I guess) and catch and pitch the other. He never once complained of his arm hurting this year either. Through out the summer I have read all the pitching recommendations from ASMI and have followed them very easily. With the inning's being the restriction he never went past the suggested pitch count. 

I am seeing from a lot of articles, that he should have about 4 months of "non" throwing. Should I cut the gym routine? 

Heres what he threw this year. Hes well under the 1000 pitch recommended for his age

Innings pitched………….33 2/3

K's………………………….67

BB's………………………..25 one intentional 

Hits…………………………25

ER…………………………..10

Total pitches……………..612

ERA (calculated for 3 inning max) .888  

6 of the runs were scored by the number one team in our division who outscored their opponents 227-50(16 games). In three games against my son (9inn) they only scored 6. We were also the only team to beat them in our division.   

He had 3 no hitters when he pitched at max allowance (3). The walks were my fault because I was head coach this year and we didnt get his normal bull pen work outs.

I assumed it meant throwing hard! We will be doing a lot more in the gym anyway (conditioning) but still do our throwing then!

I would say off season is mostimportant to pitchers. He shouldn't be pitching in all 3 seasons, you have mentioned or at least limit to less throwing if he is going to throw (pitch) in all of them. With kids choosing to participate in only one sport they put more stress on the muscles and joints involved with the sport and don't have the needed rest time. If hes a regular position player, I wouldn't worry too much on the four month, suggested off season…..

Up here in MN, I cant even imagine joing the spring league (6 or 10 games). We dont even get enough time to get ready for the summer season… ITS TOOO COLD…. stay south!! But being able to play ball 12 months a year, keep it safe.. As much as I hate winter, it does give my son the proper rest needed for pitching…