Sports technology continues to be at the forefront of conversation across all sports across the world, but there has been one that has paved the way for other sports to follow. Across the past 25 years, baseball technology has shifted many teams’ perspectives on how to improve player and team performance.  Although the connection between a pitcher and catcher will always remain as one of the catalysts of strong communication on the defensive side of the field, pitch calling is continue to evolve at many levels. Wearable sports technology, specifically pitch calling devices, have been growing at a exponential rate at all levels as baseball, and college baseball is one of the great places to start in terms of analyzing the effects these communication devices have on team and player performance.

For coaches, athletic directors, parents, and players, it is important to understand what effects technology is having on the sport, so every individual can stay ahead of the curve. In order to correctly identify how these processes' are impacting the game, we must analyze college baseball stats in relation to pitch calling.

Key Takeaways

• Over 3 million pitch calls were sent through GoRout Diamond wearable pitch calling devices in baseball in 2024 (gorout.com, 2024).
• 25 states have Division II baseball teams that use wearable pitch calling technology (gorout.com, 2024).
• Over 170,000 pitch calls were sent from GoRout Diamond wearable devices in Division III baseball in 2024 (gorout.com, 2024).
• Over 110,000 pitch calls were sent from GoRout Diamond wearable devices in NAIA/JUCO baseball in 2024 (gorout.com, 2024).

College Baseball pitch calling statistics