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Scorekeeping Volunteers

SCOREKEEPER – 1-2 per team (Rookies, Minors, Majors - and other upper divisions only)
This position is required to attend and keep score at each game according to the team schedule. There will be a virtual training session each pre-season, and all scorekeepers and scoreboard operators are encouraged to attend.

Rookies, Minors, Majors - and other upper divisions:
- The Home Team must provide the Official Scorekeeper (in GameChanger) for that game. The home team GameChanger scorebook will be the official game book.
- The Visiting team must provide a Backup Scorekeeper and a Scoreboard Operator (for fields with scoreboards).
- Both teams will use the GameChanger App scorekeeping tool to score every game. Scorekeeping shall be done in accordance with LLI rules.
- Arrive to field at least 15 minutes before game time begins

Tee Ball and Coach Pitch divisions:
- No score is kept.

To Register as a Team Scorekeeper:

1. Login to your account on this site.
2. Click on My Account.
3. Click Volunteer in the left-hand nav.
4. Click the Find Volunteer Roles button.
5. Click the appropriate role.

Scorekeeping overview

A fun way to get involved but still be able to watch the game is to be a scoreboard operator or a scorekeeper for your team. Scoreboard operators work with the scorekeepers to make sure the scoreboard is up to date for the fans and coaches.

Scorekeepers have a more in-depth job: Baseball and softball scorekeeping involves more than keeping track of how many runs cross the plate. The statistics tracked in scorekeeping is as much a part of the game as an old glove — and is a language all its own. But whether you are new to baseball/softball or have played all your life, it's not hard to learn. And once you're fluent in scorekeeping, you're ready to keep track of every pitch, every at-bat, every hit, and every out.

At WSLL and Little Leagues across the world, the scorekeepers are one of the most important officials on the ball field. Keeping the book doesn't mean that they only keep the score, they need to know the actual rules of the game and for the division of play, they are scorekeeping. They keep many vital stats that not only assist with knowing the score of the game, but some of the stats they keep assist with player safety, like keeping the pitcher's pitch count.

The earlier you start to learn to score keep a game, the easier it will be to learn the new aspects of each division. If you start when your ball player is in Rookies, it will be easier for you to learn the nuances as your ball player rises through the upper divisions.

For scorekeeping questions, contact [email protected].

Scorekeeper Training

WSLL Scorekeeper Training: Overview of responsibilities and tasks of a scorekeeper, how to use the GameChanger app, and tips for scorekeepers.

Division-Specific Scorekeeper Tips - See the bylaws

Bar-S Scoreboard Operating Instructions: Instructions for operating the scoreboards at Bar-S fields.

GameChanger University: This course will help you learn everything from setting your lineup to scoring difficult plays and fixing mistakes.

GameChanger Scorekeeping Cheat Sheet: Simple, step-by-step directions that can turn anyone into a scorekeeper.