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Statistics from effective scorekeeping are like an effective business tool. They can be
used to chart how the team is doing, and help as a tool in planning for the future of the
team.
While there is no “official” method of scorekeeping, certain symbols and
abbreviations have been adopted as the constants. My method incorporates most of
those “official” symbols and abbreviations with the exception of the abbreviation “F.”
A “F8” in a scorebook would indicate the batter is out because a fly ball caught by the
center fielder. However, my method uses “F8” to show that the batter got on base by
a fly ball that was hit to center field. I will use the annotation of “F08” to indicate that a
batter is out because the fly ball was caught by the center fielder. I will use “F/B0-2” to
indicate a foul ball caught by the catcher. My method will also distinguish between line
drives (“LD”) and fly balls (“F”).
The scorebook is your form of communication with the coach. Use this method as a
guide. As I stated earlier, there is no set system of scorekeeping. You and the
coach may develop your own system of keeping score. Use the method that makes
you feel most comfortable.
While I have covered most situations involved in scorekeeping, including some
strange occurrences I have either experienced or learned about, it is virtually
impossible to cover every possible scorekeeping situation. If you do have a situation
that occurs that is not covered in this book, I would be interested in learning about it.
E-mail me at CoachRon@Scorekeeping.org.
For the parent who does not coach, or have other team related duties, scorekeeping is
a great way to contribute. If you decide to expand your duties and become the team
statistician (compiling team and player statistics from the scorebook) you will become
an invaluable asset to the team.
Baseball is a team sport and a successful team includes the involvement and
contribution from the parents.
Good luck in your scorekeeping career and, as always, have fun!
used to chart how the team is doing, and help as a tool in planning for the future of the
team.
While there is no “official” method of scorekeeping, certain symbols and
abbreviations have been adopted as the constants. My method incorporates most of
those “official” symbols and abbreviations with the exception of the abbreviation “F.”
A “F8” in a scorebook would indicate the batter is out because a fly ball caught by the
center fielder. However, my method uses “F8” to show that the batter got on base by
a fly ball that was hit to center field. I will use the annotation of “F08” to indicate that a
batter is out because the fly ball was caught by the center fielder. I will use “F/B0-2” to
indicate a foul ball caught by the catcher. My method will also distinguish between line
drives (“LD”) and fly balls (“F”).
The scorebook is your form of communication with the coach. Use this method as a
guide. As I stated earlier, there is no set system of scorekeeping. You and the
coach may develop your own system of keeping score. Use the method that makes
you feel most comfortable.
While I have covered most situations involved in scorekeeping, including some
strange occurrences I have either experienced or learned about, it is virtually
impossible to cover every possible scorekeeping situation. If you do have a situation
that occurs that is not covered in this book, I would be interested in learning about it.
E-mail me at CoachRon@Scorekeeping.org.
For the parent who does not coach, or have other team related duties, scorekeeping is
a great way to contribute. If you decide to expand your duties and become the team
statistician (compiling team and player statistics from the scorebook) you will become
an invaluable asset to the team.
Baseball is a team sport and a successful team includes the involvement and
contribution from the parents.
Good luck in your scorekeeping career and, as always, have fun!
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Probably one of the most neglected jobs in youth baseball is scorekeeping. Most
parents who volunteer to be scorekeeper usually stumble through the process. Some
are fortunate enough to get advice from a trained and experienced scorekeeper.
The purpose of this web site is to give some guidance and training in the science of
scorekeeping. A good scorekeeper can be a valuable asset to a team manager. Game
and player statistics can tell a coach on which areas he needs to concentrate on
during practices and what players need more training in certain areas.
parents who volunteer to be scorekeeper usually stumble through the process. Some
are fortunate enough to get advice from a trained and experienced scorekeeper.
The purpose of this web site is to give some guidance and training in the science of
scorekeeping. A good scorekeeper can be a valuable asset to a team manager. Game
and player statistics can tell a coach on which areas he needs to concentrate on
during practices and what players need more training in certain areas.
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