WhistleStop and Southeastern Conference Announce Agreement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 1, 2023

Birmingham, Alabama – The Southeastern Conference has reached an agreement with WhistleStop to implement its softball timing solution across the conference beginning with the 2023-2024 season.

“We are excited to have WhistleStop as a key provider for the implementation of the NCAA’s approved visible pitch clock in softball. WhistleStop’s solution for softball will help the Southeastern Conference remain at the forefront of technology and game enhancements that improve pace of play and overall athletic experience for our student-athletes,” said Jeremy Hammond, Assistant Commissioner, Southeastern Conference.

Raleigh, North Carolina-based WhistleStop Diamond (WS Diamond) provides a standardized solution for pitch clock administration and enforcement. Umpires will no longer have to take their focus off the pitcher and batter’s box. WS Diamond consists of small waist packs that sync to each other and interface with popular pitch clock/scoreboard systems. The synchronized nature of the system will alert the plate umpire with powerful vibrations at 10 and 20 seconds to allow them to enforce the timing rule consistently. The system can be used with or without dedicated timing personnel, allowing schools to scale as budget allows and reduce costs.

“The Southeastern Conference is dedicated to providing the best athletic experience possible for the student-athletes. WhistleStop is proud to provide this solution to the SEC for softball,” said Keith Fogleman, President of WhistleStop.

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