Free Printable Baseball Scorebook
Build a custom scorebook for your season. Pick your innings, number of games, and print a scorebook with cover page, roster, and diamond-grid scorecards.
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Build Your Baseball Scorebook
Customize and print a scorebook with cover page, roster, scoring reference, and game scorecards
Each game adds one scorecard page to your scorebook
Or Download a Ready-Made Scorebook
Don't need to customize? Grab a pre-built 10-game scorebook with cover page, roster, instructions, and scoring reference included.
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Want a bound scorebook that survives dugout life?
We are building a coach-grade baseball scorebook with heavy stock paper, spiral binding that lays flat, and a season stats summary built in. Join the waitlist for first access and a launch-day discount.
Or Purchase Some of Our Favorite Scorebooks
If you prefer a pre-bound book that survives a full season in the dugout, these are the scorebooks coaches reach for most.
Rawlings Deluxe System-17 Scorebook
Hardcover, 24 games, with the stats rows official scorekeepers expect. The book you will see in 9 out of 10 high school dugouts.
Best for: Travel, high school, and any coach scoring every game of the season.
Price: $9.95
Murray Sporting Goods Scorebook
Spiral-bound, 35 games, roomy batting grids. A good middle ground between throwaway PDFs and the stiffer Rawlings book.
Best for: Rec and youth coaches who want a real book without the Rawlings price.
Price: $11.99
Franklin Sports MLB Scorebook
Paperback, 25 games. Clean grid, low price. The sensible first scorebook for a new assistant coach.
Best for: First-time scorekeepers and team parents pulled into the role mid-season.
Price: $9.99
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What Is Inside Your Scorebook
Every scorebook you generate includes these pages. Customize the innings and game count to match your season.
Team Roster Page
Uniform numbers, positions, and parent contact info for the full roster.
Diamond-Grid Scorecards
Standard diamond-cell batting grid with substitution rows and inning totals for every game.
Pitcher Log Per Game
IP, H, R, ER, BB, K for each pitcher. Tracks pitch counts alongside innings pitched.
Scoring Reference
Complete legend with at-bat notation, position numbers, out recording, and the diamond key.
Custom Cover Page
Your team name, sport, season, and game count printed on a branded Dugout Edge cover.
Pick Your Format
Choose 3, 6, 7, or 9 innings. Choose 1 to 25 games. Print exactly what you need.
How to Use a Baseball Scorebook
A scorebook is the official record of your season. Whether you are a first-time scorekeeper or a veteran coach, these steps will help you get the most out of your printable scorebook.
- Print your scorebook. Use the generator above to choose your innings and number of games, then print on 32 lb paper or cardstock for durability. Three-hole punch and use a binder, or staple the pages together.
- Write the batting order before each game. Both managers exchange lineups before the game. List each batter by uniform number and name in batting order (1 through 9). Write their starting fielding position in the Pos column. This order cannot change during the game except for substitutions.
- Record each at-bat result. In the diamond cell for that batter's inning, write the outcome: 1B (single), 2B (double), 3B (triple), HR (home run), BB (walk), K (strikeout), HBP (hit by pitch), FC (fielder's choice), SAC (sacrifice), or SF (sacrifice fly).
- Record outs with position numbers. Use fielding position numbers to show how each out was made: 6-3 means groundout shortstop to first base, F8 means flyout to center field, L4 means lineout to second baseman.
- Fill in the diamond as runners advance. Each side of the diamond represents a base. Draw along the bottom-right side for first base, top-right for second, top-left for third, and bottom-left when the runner scores. A fully filled diamond means a run scored.
- Mark the leadoff batter and total each inning. At the end of each half-inning, draw a line at the next batter to show who leads off next time. Fill in the R/H/E/LOB rows at the bottom of the scorecard.
- Complete the game totals. After the game, fill in each batter's AB, R, H, and RBI columns. Finalize the pitcher log with IP, H, R, ER, BB, and SO. Mark the winning pitcher (W), losing pitcher (L), and any saves (S).
Baseball Scorebook vs Scorecard
A scorecard is a single sheet for recording one game. It has a batting lineup grid, pitcher log, and inning totals for one matchup. A scorebook is a collection of scorecards bundled together for an entire season, along with a cover page, team roster, and scoring reference.
Our generator builds a full scorebook. If you only need a single-game scorecard, you can set the number of games to 1, or visit our free baseball scorecards page for individual scorecard templates in different formats.
Baseball Scorebook FAQ
What is a baseball scorebook?
A baseball scorebook is a bound or printed collection of scorecards that covers an entire season. It typically includes a team roster page, individual game scorecards with diamond grids for tracking at-bats, pitcher logs, and a scoring reference. Our free generator lets you build a custom scorebook instantly: choose your innings per game, set the number of games for your season, and print or save as PDF.
How do I use the scorebook generator?
Choose your innings per game (3 for tee ball, 6 for Little League, 7 for high school, 9 for competitive), enter how many games you need, and click Preview or Print. Preview opens your scorebook in a new tab so you can review it. Print / Save as PDF opens it and triggers your browser print dialog so you can send it to a printer or save a PDF file.
How many games should I include?
A typical rec or travel season runs 10 to 15 games, while tournament teams may play 20 or more. Enter any number from 1 to 25. If you are not sure, 12 to 15 covers most youth seasons with a few extras for makeup games.
Does the scorebook work for youth and high school?
Yes. The 7-inning scorecard format works for Little League, rec ball, travel ball, and NFHS high school games. The 3-inning option covers tee ball and coach pitch. The 6-inning format fits many rec leagues, and 9 innings handles competitive and adult leagues. Every scorecard includes extra-inning columns for games that go long.
What pages are included in the scorebook?
Every scorebook includes a branded cover page with your team name, a team roster page with uniform numbers, positions, and parent contact info, a scoring reference page with all standard symbols, position numbers, out recording, and the diamond key, plus your chosen number of game scorecards. Each scorecard has a diamond-grid batting lineup, pitcher log with IP, H, R, ER, BB, K columns, and inning-by-inning run totals.
Should I print this or buy a bound scorebook?
Our printable scorebook is free and fully customizable. Print it on heavier paper and use a binder clip or three-hole punch for durability. If you prefer a pre-bound book, we recommend the Rawlings, Murray, or Franklin scorebooks listed further down this page.
What paper should I print on?
For single-game use, 20 lb copy paper works. For a season scorebook, 32 lb paper or lightweight cardstock holds up better to erasing and dugout life. Consider page protectors if you score outdoors in damp conditions.
Can I use this for softball?
We have a separate softball scorebook generator with DP/FLEX tracking built into the scorecards. Check the softball scorebook page for that version.