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Scorekeeper’s Clinic 101

Scorekeeper’s Clinic 101. Scorekeeper’s Job. Home Team is responsible for keeping score To keep a record of the game … as called by the Umpire You are the Accountant not the IRS

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Scorekeeper’s Clinic 101

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  1. Scorekeeper’sClinic 101

  2. Scorekeeper’s Job • Home Team is responsible for keeping score • To keep a record of the game … as called by the Umpire • You are the Accountant not the IRS • Always have sharp pencils and eraser for the job - makes it far easier. Carrying a box in the car might not be a bad idea. • If you have questions, ask (another scorekeeper, manager).

  3. Agenda • Pre-game preparation • Scoring • Position numbers • Batter on base • Batter out • Runner out • Example innings • Post-game procedure

  4. Pre-Game Preparation • Arrive 15 minutes ahead of game time • If home team, get score book from concession stand • Verify scoreboard works • If visitor use team book • Get line-up from each manager • Enter visitor and home line-upson opposing pages • Visitors on left and home team on right • Include player name and jersey number

  5. More Pre-Game Prep • Enter date and starting time • Fill in starting pitchers at top • Keep track of innings pitched under “IP” • Partial innings count as an inning • Players arriving after the start of the game are added at the bottom of the line-up • If official book is not in shed use a sheet from team book and tear out at the end

  6. Position Numbers 8 • Each playing position has a number (position 10 is only used for Minor B Divisions and Below (If applicable) 10 7 9 4 6 5 1 Numbering is in a semi-logical sequence beginning with the pitcher (if you think of the shortstop as a “short fielder”) 3 2

  7. Scoring the Count • You need to mark all Balls and Strikes pitched per batter. • Ask the umpire to clarify the call if necessary, but only when play has been stopped. He may ask you for the same! • Don’t get behind in the count. • Take your breaks when there is a break in the play.

  8. 2B 3B Double Triple 1B HP Single Hit Batter FC Fielder’s Choice Scoring a Batter on Base • Ways to get on base: HR Home Run BB Walk

  9. Scoring a Batter on Base • Fielder’s choice is not a hit. • How to score and error, which is not a hit. • “Ordinary Effort” vs. “Routine Effort” • Remember that Little Leaguers are not professionals. The benefit of the doubt should always go to the batter. • Getting on base via an error or fielders choice is not a hit.

  10. Scoring a Runner and Runs • After marking the appropriate method of getting on base marked clearly - then complete the triangle for the based completed bases run. • You should also mark errors and total errors per inning which is a key metric in baseball.

  11. Scoring a Batter Out • Ways a batter makes an out: K KS F9 5-3 Strikeout (looking) Strikeout (swinging) Fly out (right field) Force or Tag (3rd to 1st) An Unassisted Put Out is when a fielder can make an out on a ground ball without throwing it to another defensive player(Example: A ground ball is hit to the 1st baseman, he field’s it and steps on 1st base before the runner arrives = U3) U3 FO5 Unassisted Put Out Foul out (3rd baseman)

  12. 2-4-3-4 CS 6-4 1-5 1B 2B BB Force or Tag Caught stealing Run down Scoring a Runner Out • Ways a runner makes an out

  13. Fielding Records: Pitching • You must mark the following: • Pitchers Name • Innings pitched • Throwing one (1) pitch in an inning counts as one (1) inning pitched. • It is best to tally at the end of every inning.

  14. Score Sheet Enter pitcher information here►►► Enter Players Names Here (include Player Jersey # and Position #)

  15. Post Game Chores • Tally final score, including pitchers. • Get Umpire’s signature (if official book) • Return official book to Concession StandIf you get home and find you have the official book bring it back right away. • Thanks for doing a great job! The coaches need the scores and stats and the kids love them too.

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