The NFHS is proud to announce a new partnership with PitchKount, a leading innovator in sports technology. This strategic alliance aims to elevate the high school baseball experience through the integration of PitchKount's revolutionary management system into the nation’s high school baseball programs.

The two groups will collaborate in helping state associations and schools administer pitch count regulations to minimize risk to student-athletes engaged in the sport of baseball. PitchKount streamlines administrative workflows, simplifies tasks and enhances accuracy for coaches and state association administrators. By operating seamlessly in the background, it reduces errors, ensures compliance, and makes managing responsibilities efficient and effortless.

“We are thrilled to partner with PitchKount, the nation’s foremost leader in pitch count management. This collaboration not only enhances the experience of schools' baseball programs but also promotes risk minimization while easing administrative workflows for both coaches and state associations. PitchKount’s transformational technology is exactly what our members and students need," said Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS.

At the core of this partnership is a shared commitment to promoting risk minimization and  the health and well-being of student-athletes across the nation. By providing coaches, players and parents with real-time pitch count data, injury prevention resources and educational materials, this collaboration will help modernize high school baseball programs.

“It’s a tremendous honor to join forces with the NFHS to promote our patented technology for use by state athletic associations and high school baseball teams nationwide. This partnership represents a significant step forward in our shared commitment to the well-being of high school athletes. Through our accessible, cutting-edge solutions, we are able to focus on the health and longevity of young athletes' careers," stated Jeff Weems, Owner and Founder of PitchKount.

“As a longtime user of PitchKount, coaches can easily follow state pitch count regulations to avoid costly violations and reduce the risk of injury.  It dramatically improved the entire process for our state and helped ensure that everyone was on a level playing field.  I can’t imagine having to coach high school baseball without it,” said Brad Porter, Valdosta High School; retired, Georgia Dugout Club Hall of Fame.

A Step Toward Safer High School Baseball

PitchKount brings deep experience to this partnership, already working with state high school associations in Georgia, Minnesota and Utah, alongside youth baseball, collegiate summer leagues and organizations like USA Baseball and the American Sports Medicine Institute. The collaboration with NFHS builds upon this foundation, introducing its proven technology to state associations and schools across the country.

Highlights of the PitchKount software include:

Validation of Pitch Count Data: A proprietary process ensures pitch count accuracy by identifying and correcting common in-game recording errors. 

Data Security: Protects against data manipulation that could lead to unfair advantages or compromise student-athlete safety. 

Automatic Day-of-Rest Calculations: Eliminates human error in applying state safety requirements. 

Pitcher Availability Tracking: Provides coaches with easy access to daily reports for individual schools across all team levels, ensuring compliance with state regulations. 

Streamlined Administrative Workflows: Delivers automated oversight tools for state association administrators to reduce liability, enforce rules, and prioritize student-athlete safety.