As spring 2020 baseball and softball approaches, I want to share some exciting news, version 2 books are now being printed (orders started on March 6) with some enhancements like a page for team autographs! My hope is that using WTSB has made it easier for scorekeepers to track pitch count, exchange lineups, write game… Continue reading Introducing What’s The Scorebook version 2
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Using a page binder clip while scorekeeping
I recommend using one of these small 3/4" binder clips while scoring a baseball/softball game to keep the book together. It keeps your scorebook tidy as you flip back and forth from opponent to your team page during a game. Also, it prevents wind gusts from damaging the pages. Do others use a clip like… Continue reading Using a page binder clip while scorekeeping
What’s The Scorebook featured on CCX Media news
It was a privilege to be interviewed for a news segment on CCX Media local news - covering the Northwest suburbs of Minneapolis. It was filmed at McNeil Park in Dayton on June 26 and aired on July 9. During the interview, I explain that it's easier and less intimidating, even for parents who don't… Continue reading What’s The Scorebook featured on CCX Media news
12 pitch count at-bat using What’s The Scorebook
In this YouTube video, the scorekeeper is tracking a crazy 12 pitch at-bat. The batter has worked a 2-2 count and tallied a 7th "strike" after 5 straight foul balls, so now all 7 of the strike tally boxes are filled. On the 10th pitch, the batter hits another foul ball, so now the scorekeeper… Continue reading 12 pitch count at-bat using What’s The Scorebook
Avoid the pitch count clicker
For about the same price as a pitch count clicker from Dick's, you can skip buying one and just use What's The Scorebook. Or even better, use both and compare your scorebook tally to the person running the pitch clicker for a more accurate count of pitches thrown each inning. What's The Scorebook contains an… Continue reading Avoid the pitch count clicker