Scorekeeper Training

To view the February 2015 introduction to the scoring system, go to https://youtu.be/9uKhe2xD8js. This is about 45 minutes long.

To view the May 2020 comprehensive training video, go to https://fccdl.in/DrVtbl5PJG. This training follows the outline of the Computer Scorekeeping Procedures document. The time marks below can be used to view individual topics.

Topic

Time

INTRODUCTION

0:00

OPENING THE GAME / LINEUP CHANGES

7:20

SCORING THE GAME

 

  Spray Chart Lines

29:00

  Hits / Taking Extra Bases / RBIs

31:15

  Outs / Batter Out / Runner Out / Strikeout / Sac Fly / Double & Triple Plays

36:30

  Walks

1:02:00

  Errors

1:02:50

  Special Cases / Batter Out of Order / Hit by Ball / Interference / Obstruction

1:15:30

  End of Half Inning

1:29:20

  Pitching Changes / Injury Sub *

1:31:55

  Extra Innings

1:38:50

  Games Ended by Weather

1:41:15

  Scorekeeping Corrections

1:42:40

  Avoiding Scorekeeping Errors

1:48:40

FINALIZING THE GAME

1:54:45

COMPUTER SHUTDOWN

2:00:00

 

* There was an error in the instructions for entering the inning of a pitching change when the pitcher stays in the game. See this topic in the “Computer Scorekeeping Procedures” for the correct information.