WHY I STARTED PITCHCALL
I started Pitchcall because I believe good tools should be available to anyone who loves the game. A team’s resources should not decide whether its coaches and players can communicate clearly.
I chose open hardware platforms to develop inexpensive calling devices. Starting with watches that people can buy directly means we can put our effort into making pitch calling useful, approachable, and easier to bring to more teams.
Every coach deserves a clear way to make the call. Every player deserves a clear way to receive it.
That’s the direction I want this project to grow: with the people who use it. A coach knows what is awkward in the dugout. A player knows what is easy to read between pitches. A parent or maker may be the person who helps a whole team get set up.
You don’t have to code
to contribute.
Tell us about your practice. Point out a confusing step. Share a watch layout that works for your team. Help a neighboring program get started. These are all ways to make Pitchcall better.
Open hardware.
A practical starting point.
“Open hardware” means starting with devices whose designs and development resources are shared by their maker. For Pitchcall, that means using LILYGO’s watch platform and adding software built around what coaches and players need.
Our goal is a lower-cost path onto the field. Watches are purchased separately, and the app’s subscription terms are shown before purchase. We’ll keep the compatible watch guide clear so you know what to look for.