PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation Scorekeeper’s Clinic 101
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation 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 Job
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation Pre-game preparation Scoring Position numbers Batter on base Batter out Runner out Example innings Post-game procedure Agenda
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation 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 Preparation
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation 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 Prep
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation Each playing position has a number (position 10 is only used for Minor B Divisions and Below (If applicable) 2 3 Numbering is in a semi-logical sequence beginning with the pitcher (if you think of the shortstop as a “short fielder”) 10 Position Numbers
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation 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 Count
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation 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 Base
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation 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 Base
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation 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 Runs
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation Ways a batter makes an out: Strikeout (looking) K Strikeout (swinging) KSKS Fly out (right field) F9 Force or Tag (3rd to 1st) 5-3 Unassisted Put Out U3 Foul out (3rd baseman) FO5 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 1 st baseman, he field’s it and steps on 1st base before the runner arrives = U3) Scoring a Batter Out
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation Ways a runner makes an out Force or Tag 6-4 Caught stealing CS 2B 1-5 1BBB Run down Scoring a Runner Out
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation 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: Pitching
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation Enter Players Names Here (include Player Jersey # and Position #) Enter pitcher information here Enter pitcher information here ►►► Score Sheet
PCLL Scorekeeper Presentation Tally final score, including pitchers. Get Umpire’s signature (if official book) Return official book to Concession Stand If 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 Chores