Project Overview

Slowpitch softball is a popular recreation activity for athletes and "athletes" of many ages. While it is meant to be a fun, collegial time, arguments often arise between players and umpires regarding many facets of the game. One common player gripe is inconsistent calling of illegal pitches. In most slowpitch leagues, pitched balls need to reach a maximum arc of between six and 10 (or sometimes 12) feet. Umpires have a challenging time accurately and quickly determining pitch height and could use a device to assist them. The overarching goal of this project is to create a device that determines the maximum height of a pitch and audibly calls "illegal" pitches.

Team Members

Samuel Skaar

Coodination and Documentation Lead Photo of Sam Skaar

Sam Skaar is a senior in Software Engineering from Story City, Iowa. He has previously worked in Industrial Automation Application Design with C.E.D and recently passed on an offer to pinch-hit for Shohei Ohtani in the major leagues.

Cael Schreier

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Cael is a senior in Software Engineering from Iowa. He has previously worked as a Cyclone Aide orientation leader, STARS tour guide, and as an application development intern for Zirous.

Drew Kinneer

Lead System Designer Photo of Drew Kinneer

Drew is a senior in Software Engineering from Waukee, Iowa.

Kyle Nachiengane

Lead Testing Engineer Photo of Kyle Nachiengane

Kyle is a senior in Software Engineering from Johnston Iowa.

Kolby Moorman

Lead Frontend Developer Photo of Kolby Moorman

Kolby is a Senior in Software Engineering from Ogden Iowa. He has previously held an internship with Casey’s as an IT engineer intern and as an assistant web developer for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.







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