A BASIC

HOW TO SCORE

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2. Legend for Scoring - Symbols and Colours

NOTE: Replace # with the field position number of the fielder(s) who actually made the play(s). Replace * with the batter number.

RECCIMMEND: All line-ups, game details and runs scored be written in black or blue pen.

BOB # of Box I $ase on Balls BOO # Batting out of Order CS # - # a Base Change of (with highlighter) PO # - # Picked off a Base ili' by Pitched Ball F # Caught Fly Ball 3'd strike caught by FF # Caught Foul Fly Ball Batter swings on 3'd strike FC # Fielders Choice :, Batter watches 3'd strike HBB # Hit by Wild lF # lnfield Fly ,'.' ' Batter swings on 3'd strike, at 1" on WP L # Caught Line Drive Sacrifice (with F# or for Sac Flies) FL # Caught Foul Line Drive Sacrifice (with #-#B or I for Sac Bunts) MB # Missed Base PPR # Passing a Preceding Runner UA # Unassisted Put Out Earned Runs Colour circle # - # Assisted Put Out One base hit () ROL # Running Off Line Two base hit () INT # Offensive lnterference Three base hit () Sb * Home hit

BALLS AND STRIKES: . Balls End of lnning drawn under last batter of C Called strikes Double Plays & through the 1" and 2nd out squares S Swinging strikes Triple Plays & through 1", 2no and 3'd out squares F Fouled off Outs Record or in circle

MIXED COLOURS: - decisive, UPPER CASE ,' 3'd strike passed by catcher, safe on L't Error - extra base, lower case , l'd strike errored by catcher, safe on 1" :2- 3'd strike dropped by catcher, recovered but Defensive (Catcher) lnterference misfielded at 1't by Muffed Fly 2-3 3'd strike dropped by catcher, recovered Muffed Foul Fly by catcher and thrown out at 1" base l'. 3'd strike dropped by catcher, who throws Unearned Colour circle wild to first ' r BTS 3'd strike bunted foul '.FC # 3'd strike, batter safe at 1't on play made at another base

3. lntroduction

It is a requirement of Baseball Queensland lnc. that you use only approved scorebooks and line-up pads. These can be purchased from the Queensland Baseball Scorers committee members.

This manual has been compiled to give both the experienced and the new Scorer a basic guide from which to operate. lt is hoped that this will in bringing about uniformity in scoring. lt is strongly recommended that importance be placed on attentive observation of all plays during the game.

As new Scorers become more involved in scoring, you come to realise just how important it is to keep accurate records of all games. The Coach, the players, the spectators - everyone wants to know what happened. lt is hoped the following is helpful and trust you enjoy learning. Who knows, maybe in time, wouldn't it be nice to become accredited and say to those around you "Hey, l've got my accreditation, have you?"

Remember, scoring is f!|s, especially if you learn to do it rightM

To Start

A scorebook is made up of squares which represent a . The square is split into five sections, the round section being where we record runs scored and outs made. Each of the other sections represents a base, starting in the bottom right hand corner. This square represents 1" base, going anti-clockwise to 2nd base,3'd base and home plate in the bottom left hand corner. All plays must be recorded in the squares relating to the base where the play was made.

Along the bottom of the square we have a section where balls, strikes and fouls are recorded. These are important when we come to do pitching figures at the end of every .

Each player receives a player positional number.

Position Number

9 Pitcher t Catcher ) First Base 3 Second Base 4 Third Base q Short Stop 6 Left Field 7 Centre Field 6 Right Field 9

4. Line-Up Sheets

Line-up sheets should be completed at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled commencement time of the game, usually by the Coach/ Manager. Encourage your Coach/ Manager to write the player's name on the line-up sheet the way they have been registered by the Club. Nicknames are not recommended. Remember, the opposition's Scorer may not know your Club's players' names.

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This line-up is written onto the score sheet and onto an Official Game Card. Check with your Region for the current Official Game Card for the scheduled game. Do not write bench players' names on the Game Card until they enter the game. Check GBL/Region/local rules for the number of players who can bat in a team.

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When a fielding change is made it is recorded in the columns headed "Pos" and "Ch" (change). Also note the fielding change in the l-i,r,:::',:, .:..)' V opposition's batting by placing a HOME biro line / at the top of the inning 2 J * against the runners on FiELDiNG IKAM A and an , ,.; base to show where the change t tlr g occurred. -I- ..\.. _// 1 {rk \-,:-[i YJ)4 /Y '')l When a batting change is made it . :.1 is recorded on the line above the l;ll :" l:-\- --a -!' ,r- original batter in the batting 2 \, Y ': l'i order, also noting in the "Ch" .r- ?J. + column the inning the change ,*ft\+ A _A- .-+, occurred. D0 not cross out the 3 -(?" I&r" * I V _.! M original batter's name. The { }'1 player's surname is aiso written 1i tr\ ./l\1-. 'f1 i down the side of the scoring box 4 l. .,'* Tl t

Write the new pitcher's name onto the top of the scoring box t, 7 here he enters the game, on his team's score sheet above the player he is replacing and aiso in A the pitching stats box at the 8 l-r Y bottom of the page. Rule off with iJaEa\,/trv iJA.r:er?v .7t I highlighter down the side of the : i l I ,.. -, : score boxes divide the last I to I + pitcher's stats from the new. .'l -l :, '7 t/,* RIJN ,,'-,. I ,"i *," I

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An innings is ruled off by drawing BFP Ir' box a line diagonally across the {i HITI under the last box scored in and il LOB across the top of the next box in PI INN H K BB HPE RS ER BtK PO PCS BFP B S PIT M'it/s I CAT the following inning. 4 r!^ t(l\ ,1 Extensions (PENClt) I 1 ;l ;' Just under the inning numbers are U/-4t three lines headed "A", "PO" and "E'. Record the assists, put outs and errors for each inning in this a rea. 7. More examples of Positional Changes, Pitching Changes, Ruling Off an lnnings and Extensions.

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8. Scoring the Game

Each ieam is to supply a Scorer. Whether a safe hit or an error is scored is left to the Scorer's judgement" They shouid confer with each other and agree on the outcome. One important thing to remember is that when you leave the scoring area at the end of the game, ALL score books must be identical. Score books are not to be altered by anvq!e !

Balls and Strikes {PENCIL} - Definitions of Terms

Each pitch is marked as follows and if you are scoring a junior game, each pitch is counted, including a llALi(, if that pitch is delivered to the plate. lt is recorded as a blue dot in the pitch . lt is therefore possible to have more than four balls on one batter. Ball

. Ball C Called Strike S Swinging Strike F

Safe Hits {GREEN} - Rule 9.05

A safe hit is scored by recording the safe hit symbol pius the positional number of the fielder who picked up the ball. A Ag Yi -\/f ry @

Fielder's Chsice (PENCIL) - Definitions of Terms, Rule 9.06

When a fielder chooses to play the advanced runner ancl not first base, the batter gains 1't base on a fielder's choice. This symbol is also used to advance a runner extra bases on a hit when he takes a base on the throw to a preceding runner.

Errors r ,r-Rule9.12

An error shall be charged for each misplay (fumble, muffed or wild throw) which prolongs the time of a batter, which proiongs the life of a runner, or which permits the runner to advance further than he would have if there had been no misplay.

Slow handling of the ball which does not involve mechanical misplay shall not be construed as an error" lf in the Scorer's judgemeni the fielder could have handled the ball with ordinarv effert, an error shall be charged. Mentai mistakes or misjudgements are not to be scored as errors, unless specifically covered by the rules.

9. Plays lnvolving the Battery {MIXED COTOURS} - Rules 9.L?,9.L4,g.Ls

The battery consists of the Pitcher and the Catcher. Most plays involving the battery are scored in BLUE.

Base on Balls - BB Batter watches 3'd Strike dropped ( 3'd strike - KC rtu by Catcher - Pitcher threw balk - 3'd Strike dropped by As (2-3, but 1't base BLK'h Catcher, recovered & errored - K2- Hit by Pitched Ball - thrown to 1't base for W HPB the out - K2-3 Safe on , Foul tip on 3'd Strike - Bunted 3'd Strike foul- [* swung on 3'd Strike - It K2BTS i(wp I Swinging Strike Out - Swung 3'd Strike, Vfr Safe on Passed Ball, NZ Catcher played swung on 3'd Strike - another base - KFC2 t(

Sacrifices {BLUE} - Rule 9.08

There are two types of Sacrifices, i.e. the batter gives up his time at bat to advance a runner.

1,. Sacrifice : When there are less than two out, the object is to advance preceding runners. lf the batter reaches first safely on an error it is still scored as a sacrifice. lf the batter and all runners advance safely and no error occurs, the batter receives a safe hit. lf a play is made on a preceding runner and no out is made, the batter is still credited with a sacrifice if the Scorer feels the batter would have been out at first. No is scored if a preceding runner is put out; score as a fielde/s choice. cAe 5 p 2. : When there are less than two out, a sacrifice fly is 7Y scored when a fly ball is caught by a fielder and a runner, after tagging up, scores a run from third base. lf the catch is muffed by a fielder A7 A7 6 -w and if, in the Score/s judgement the runner would have scored after -w the catch, the sacrifice fly is still credited to the batter. I 7 SG H-{

1 Runs Batted ln {PENCIL} - Rule 9.04 PO E Credit the batter with a for every run which scores because of the batter's effective batting. Credit the batter with a run batted in for _n_ 1 a . 2vrs

2 @ 10. Earned Runs {GREEN} and Runs Allowed [Unearnedl {RED} - Rule 9.16

An is a i"un for v.,hich the pitcher is held accountable. A wild pitch is soiely the pitcher's fauli and contributes to an earned run, just as a or a balk or a safe hit. No run shail be earned when scored by a runner who reaches first base on an error. When pitchers are changed during an inning, the relief pitcher shall not be charged with any run {earned or unearned) scored by a runner who was on base at the time the new pitcher entered the game.

Stolen Elases and Caught Stealing (PENCIL) - Befinitions of Terms, Rule 9.07

A stolen base shail be credited to a runner whenever he advances one base unaided by a hit, a put out, an error, a force out, a fielder's choice, a passed ball, a wild pitch or a balk when he starts for the next base before the pitch. tf the pitch results in a wild pitch or a passed ball, still credit a stolen base unless the runner advances another base.

1. Caught Stealing: A runner ruill be charged with caught stealing when attempting to advance to the next base and is put out by errorless play by any fielder,

2. Pick Off: A runner will be charged with a pick off when caught off base by the pitcher or catclter.

Put Outs {PENCIL) - Rule 9.09

A put out shall be credited to each fielder who:

1.. Catches a fly ball, whether fair or foul,

2. Catches a thrown ball which puts out a batter or runner,

3. Tags a runner while the runner is off the base to which he is legally entitled.

Assists (PENCILI - Rule 9.10

An assist shall be credited to each fielder who throws or deflects a batted or throwrr bail in such a way that a put out results, or wculd harre resulted except for" a subsequent errar by any fielder. Only one assist and no rnore shal! be e redited to each fielder who throws or deflects a ball in a run down play which results in a put out or rnrould have resulted in a put out except for a subsequent error.

NOTE: Mere ineffective contact with a ball shall not be considered an assist. "Deflect" shall mean to slow down or change the direction of the ball and thereby effectively assist in putting out a batter or runner.

Double and Triple Plays - Rule 9.11. ln a a "diamond" is drawn around the player who hit into the double play and the other runner who was put out. lf another runner scores do not award an RBI (Rule 9.04) but a FC. Score Book Abbreviations

FIELDING: BATTING: DO Defensive Outs PA Plate appearance (every time a batter PO Put Outs completes a time at bat) A Assists AB At Bats (represents PA – any BBs + E Errors HPBs + SACs + INT2) Pos Position on the field R Total runs scored by the batter Ch Innings change is made H Total safe hits Uni Batter’s uniform number 1 Total 1 (one) base hits (singles) 2 Total 2 (two) base hits (doubles) PITCHING: 3 Total 3 (three) base hits (triples) PI Number of innings a pitcher HR Total Home Runs pitched in RBI Total runs batted in by a batter INN Actual SAB Total sacrifice bunts H Safe hits SAF Total sacrifice fly balls K Strike outs BB Total base on balls BB Base on balls HPB Total hit by pitched balls HPB Hit by pitched ball CI Total catcher’s RS Total runs scored K Total strike outs ER Earned runs scored GDP Total ground into double plays by batter WP Wild pitches SB Total stolen bases BLK CS Total caught stealing PO Pitcher’s pick offs LOB Total left on base (when an innings is PCS Pitcher’s caught stealing completed) BFP Batters faced by a pitcher B Balls CATCHING: S Strikes INN Total innings caught PIT Total pitches (balls + strikes) PB Passed balls W/L/S Win/Loss/ SB Stolen bases CCS Catcher’s caught stealing

AVERAGES:

Fielding: Batting: PO + Assists______Hits______PO + Assists + Errors Times at Bat

Pitching ERA: Slugging: Earned Runs x 9____ Total Bases_ Total Innings Pitched Times at Bat

Levels of Accreditation

Level 0 Orientation Level 1 Club / School level (but not top division / grade) Level 2 Club level including top division / grade, regional competition Level IT Club level and National IT scoring Level 3 National competition Level 4 National co-ordination and international competition Level 4 IT National co-ordination, international competition plus proven proficiency with BA approved IT programme Level 5 or WBSC accredited Scorer 12. BASIC GUIDELINES FOR SCORERS

t All teams must provide a Scorer.

* Both team Scorers must sit together behind home plate or in the score box provided.

+ Learn the 's signals for strikes, balls and outs.

* Have a copy of the League Rules (including rules governing completion of Official Game Cards) and Official (BA).

* Before scheduled starting time (approximately 15 minutes) ask Coach / Manager for the batting line-up with fielding positions and uniform numbers if available. All bench players are to be written on the line- up sheet as well.

+ Write up the score book and exchange line-ups with the oppositron's Scorer.

Scorers are officials and are covered by the Rules of Baseball (no smoking, no alcohol, no coaching, no umpiring and no barracking).

* The Umpire is in charge of the garne and the only time a Scorer can tell the Umpire the count is if requested to do so by the Umpire, not the Coach / Manager. lf your count differs from the Umpire, adjust your book to agree with his count.

ln junior games, the Scorer may advise the Umpire when the pitcher has 10 pitches to go.

* lf the Umpire is not an Official Umpire (i.e. accredited Umpire), then the Scorers are the time keepers and must record the starting time and advise the Umpire of official finishing time if asked to do so. Start time is the actual time the Umpire calls "Play Ball".

lf a team is batting out of order the Scorer cannot advise other officials. lt is up to the Coaches to pick this problem up.

ol' The only persons who can write on the Official Game Result Card are the Scorers, Coaches and Umpires. Under no circumstances are spectators to do so.

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