scorekeeper’s clinic 101
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Scorekeeper’sScorekeeper’sClinic 101Clinic 101
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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).
Scorekeeper’s JobScorekeeper’s Job
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Pre-game preparation Scoring
Position numbers Batter on base Batter out Runner out Example innings
Post-game procedure
AgendaAgenda
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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-ups
on opposing pages Visitors on left and home team on right Include player name and jersey number
Pre-Game PreparationPre-Game Preparation
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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
More Pre-Game PrepMore Pre-Game Prep
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6
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Each playing position has a number (position 10 is only used for Minor B Divisions and Below (If applicable)
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3Numbering is in a semi-logical sequence beginning with the pitcher(if you think of the shortstop as a “short fielder”)
10
Position NumbersPosition Numbers
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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.
Scoring the CountScoring the Count
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Ways to get on base:
Single
1B
Double
2B
Triple
3B
Home Run
HR
Walk
BB
Hit Batter
HP
Fielder’s Choice
FC
Scoring a Batter on BaseScoring a Batter on Base
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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.
Scoring a Batter on BaseScoring a Batter on Base
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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.
Scoring a Runner and RunsScoring a Runner and Runs
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Ways a batter makes an out:
Strikeout(looking)
K
Strikeout(swinging)
KS
Fly out(right field)
F9
Force or Tag(3rd to 1st)
5-3
Unassisted Put Out
U3
Foul out(3rd baseman)
FO5An 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)
Scoring a Batter OutScoring a Batter Out
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Ways a runner makes an out
Force or Tag
6-4
Caught stealing
CS
2B
1-5
1B BB
Run down
2-4-3-4
Scoring a Runner OutScoring a Runner Out
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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.
Fielding Records: PitchingFielding Records: Pitching
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Enter Players Names Here(include Player Jersey # and Position #)
Enter pitcher Enter pitcher information information herehere►►►
Score SheetScore Sheet
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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.
Post Game ChoresPost Game Chores