How Track-A-Pitch Works
Track-A-Pitch makes tracking pitchers simple. Learn how to use the app to record every pitch, monitor pitch counts, analyze pitching statistics, follow MLB PitchSmart™ recommendations, and manage your pitchers throughout the game.
1Main Tracking Page
The Main Tracking Page is where every pitch is recorded in real time. With a single tap, log strikes, balls, fouls, hits, outs, and runs while Track-A-Pitch instantly updates pitch count, innings pitched, batters faced, and key performance metrics.
Monitor Strike %, First-Pitch Strike %, Whiff %, K/BB, Pitch Mix, Pitches per Inning, and an interactive Pitch Location Heat Map with Zone % and Center Mass %.
The built-in PitchSmart™ dashboard tracks pitch count, fatigue, remaining pitches, recommended rest, and alerts you when rest is required. You can even estimate pitch velocity by simply pressing and holding during each pitch.
Everything you need to track performance, protect your pitcher’s arm, and make smarter decisions is available on one screen.
2PitchSmart™ Pitch Count & Recommended Days of Rest Alerts
Track-A-Pitch follows MLB’s PitchSmart guidelines to help protect young pitchers.
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Rest Day Recommendation
This alert displays while tracking. Once a pitcher hits certain pitch count thresholds while pitching, and based on the pitcher’s age, they need mandatory rest days. It helps you follow PitchSmart-approved recovery time to keep arms healthy and ready for the next outing.
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Daily Maximum Pitch Limit Warning
This alert displays while tracking. It lets you know the pitcher has hit their daily limit, based on MLB PitchSmart guidelines. Continuing beyond this point increases injury risk, especially for youth players.
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Active Rest Period Warning
This warning displays during pitcher setup. It means the pitcher is still in their required rest window and, depending on the tournament or league, may be ineligible to pitch. Pitching too soon can increase fatigue and injury risk.
Connor has reached the 31–45 pitch threshold. Additional rest is required.
Connor has reached the daily maximum pitch count of 95 pitches. Continued pitching could increase the risk of injury.
Connor is in a rest period. The next recommended available date to pitch is 09/09/2026. Pitching may violate rest recommendations and increase the risk of injury.
3Pitches by Inning Breakdown
Track-A-Pitch automatically records the number of pitches thrown each inning, giving you a clear view of your pitcher’s workload throughout the game.
Quickly identify high-stress innings, monitor fatigue, and make informed decisions about when it’s time for a pitching change. It’s a simple but powerful tool for managing arm health and game strategy.
4Session Management & Auto-Save
Track-A-Pitch makes it easy to manage multiple sessions and pitchers without losing progress. You can switch pitchers mid-game, pause tracking, or resume an active session anytime, even if you close the app. Each session is auto-saved every 30 seconds to protect your data, so if your connection drops or your device closes, your progress is still safe. Whether you’re tracking one pitcher or a whole rotation, you stay in control from first pitch to final out.
5Pitch Location Tracker
Log each pitch’s location and type with a simple tap. Choose fastball, changeup, or breaking ball, then mark where it landed in or around the strike zone. After the game, head to View Stats to see a visual heatmap showing pitch distribution and location percentages - perfect for spotting patterns, strengths, and areas to improve.
6Pitcher Cards
Pitcher Cards give you a quick snapshot of each player’s current pitching status. Easily viewable in the View Stats and View Pitchers sections, each card is color-coded for clarity - red means the pitcher is still in a rest period, while blue shows they’re cleared and available to pitch. You’ll see the player’s name, age, and either the next eligible pitch date or their availability status, helping coaches make safe, informed decisions fast.
7Automated Stats Reports
Get instant email reports after each tracking session is completed. These reports include 60+ stats categories and rest recommendations based on MLB’s PitchSmart guidelines. It’s a quick and easy way to review performance and share data with coaches or parents. Don’t want reports? You can turn them off anytime in your Preferences.
Connor Morris threw 98 pitches and needs 4 day(s) of rest, as per MLB’s PitchSmart guidelines. The next recommended day to pitch is 09/09/2026.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Pitches (TP) | 98 |
| Balls (B) | 34 |
| Strikes (S) | 64 |
| Batters Faced (BF) | 28 |
| Fastball (FB) | 76 |
| Fastball Strikes (FBS) | 49 |
| Fastball Strike % | 64% |
8Pitching Stats & Summaries
This is the most powerful and most-used feature in Track-A-Pitch. Pitcher Stats gives you a complete breakdown of every pitcher’s performance, making it easy to track progress, identify trends, and make informed coaching decisions.
Scroll your full list of pitchers, each labeled with age and availability. Tap any pitcher to view detailed stat lines from individual games, including pitch counts, strike percentages, pitch types, and more.
Tap Pitching Summary to instantly generate a performance breakdown that highlights strengths, pinpoints areas for improvement, and provides actionable feedback after each outing.
Use Filter to view stats by date range, opponent, or pitcher, and download your stats as an Excel file. For full-screen analysis, use the web app on a laptop or desktop at trackapitch.com.
Browse the stats glossary
Settings & Extras
Update your profile and player details - name, email, and date of birth - right from the app. Toggle pitch location tracking, notifications, sound, and vibration. Use the Mound Distance setting to fine-tune pitch speed estimates for your field. The app also gives quick access to MLB PitchSmart guidelines, the stats glossary, our blog, a contact form for support, and more.
Track every pitch. Understand every outing.
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