At Track-A-Pitch, our goal has always been to help baseball players track their performance while ensuring their health and safety. That’s why we’ve integrated three crucial warning messages into the app based on the MLB PitchSmart guidelines. These guidelines help manage pitch counts and rest periods based on a pitcher’s age, protecting young arms from overuse injuries. Here’s how the feature works:
1. Recommended Days of Rest Warning
The moment a pitcher reaches a recommended threshold for days of rest, Track-A-Pitch will display an in-app warning message. This alert is triggered automatically, notifying you that it’s time to give your pitcher the necessary recovery period. Rest is critical to avoid injury, especially during long seasons.
2. Daily Pitch Count Maximum Warning
Every pitcher has a limit on the number of pitches they should throw in a day based on their age. If your pitcher approaches or reaches this daily maximum, Track-A-Pitch will display a warning to let you know it’s time to pull the pitcher from the mound. This message is designed to ensure that you’re always aware when a pitcher has reached their safe limit.
3. Rest Period Violation Warning
Sometimes, a pitcher, parent or coach is eager to get back into the game or pitch while on a rest period, but recovery is just as important as the game itself. If a user attempts to have a pitcher throw during their designated rest period, Track-A-Pitch will throw a warning, making sure that players are respecting their recommended recovery time. This feature ensures that every pitcher’s health comes first.
These warnings are specifically tailored to MLB PitchSmart guidelines based on age, giving you confidence that your pitchers are being protected at every step of their development.
Though as an application we can only issue recommendations, Track-A-Pitch is already designed and built to follow standard leagues and tournaments that follow MLB’s PitchSmart guidelines.
Stay safe, play smart, and keep tracking your success with Track-A-Pitch!
