Free Baseball Scorecards

Printable baseball score card templates for every age group and inning format

Free printable baseball scorecards from tee ball to varsity. Simple scorecards for younger players who just need to track outcomes. Full diamond-grid scorecards for coaches who want to track every baserunner, pitch, and substitution. Pick your inning count, print, and score.

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Simple Baseball Scorecard (3-Inning)

Both teams on one page. 3-inning format for tee ball and coach pitch (ages 4-6). Just track the outcome, no diamonds. Includes scoring legend.

Preview of Simple Baseball Scorecard (6-Inning) printable PDF template

Simple Baseball Scorecard (6-Inning)

Both teams on one page. 6-inning format for youth rec leagues (ages 7-10). Track hits, outs, and runs without diamond notation. Includes scoring legend.

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Preview of Baseball Scorecard (3-Inning) printable PDF template

Baseball Scorecard (3-Inning)

Diamond-grid scorecard for short-format games. 3 innings with baserunner tracking, pitcher log, and scoring legend. Great for introducing scorekeeping to young players.

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Baseball Scorecard (6-Inning)

Diamond-grid scorecard for 6-inning youth games. Full baserunner tracking, pitcher log, and scoring legend. Standard format for ages 9-12.

Preview of Baseball Scorecard (7-Inning) printable PDF template

Baseball Scorecard (7-Inning)

Standard 7-inning scorecard with diamond symbols for each at-bat. Track baserunning, AB, R, H, RBI plus pitcher and catcher stats. Includes scoring legend.

Preview of Baseball Scorecard (9-Inning) printable PDF template

Baseball Scorecard (9-Inning)

Full 9-inning scorecard with diamond symbols for each at-bat. Tracks baserunning, stats, pitching, and umpires. For travel ball, high school, and competitive leagues.

What Is on a Baseball Scorecard?

Every scorecard in our collection uses the same core layout. Once you understand the five zones, you can score any game on any template.

Batting Grid

Rows are batting order positions (1-9 or 1-10). Columns are innings. Each cell holds one at-bat and contains a small diamond for tracking baserunners.

Diamond Cells

The small diamond inside each cell represents the four bases. Fill in each side as the runner advances: bottom-right for first, top-right for second, top-left for third, bottom-left for home.

Pitcher Log

A dedicated section at the bottom or side of the card for tracking each pitcher: innings pitched, hits, runs, earned runs, walks, and strikeouts.

Inning Totals Row

The bottom row tallies runs, hits, and errors per inning. This is the row that feeds the line score you see on any scoreboard.

Need a refresher on scoring symbols? See our baseball scorekeeping symbols guide or the full how to keep score in baseball walkthrough.

How to Use These Scorecards

1. Before the Game

  • Print the scorecard that matches your game format (7-inning for youth and most rec leagues, 9-inning for high school and travel).
  • Write the team name, date, field, and umpire info at the top.
  • Fill in the batting order down the left column. Include uniform numbers and positions (use standard position numbers: 1=P, 2=C, 3=1B, 4=2B, 5=3B, 6=SS, 7=LF, 8=CF, 9=RF).
  • If your league tracks pitch counts, print a pitch tracker sheet too and clip it behind the scorecard.

2. During Each At-Bat

  • Find the cell where the batter's row meets the current inning column.
  • Record the result using standard notation: 1B (single), 2B (double), 3B (triple), HR (home run), BB (walk), K (strikeout), or the fielding sequence for outs (e.g., 6-3 for a ground out short to first).
  • Fill in the diamond sides as the runner advances around the bases.
  • If the runner scores, fill in the entire diamond or mark it with a dot in the center.

3. End of Each Half-Inning

  • Draw a line under the last batter of the inning to mark where the next inning picks up.
  • Tally runs, hits, and errors for that inning in the totals row at the bottom.
  • Update the pitcher log with pitch counts if tracking.

4. After the Game

  • Total the R-H-E row across all innings for the final line score.
  • Complete the pitcher log: IP, H, R, ER, BB, K for each pitcher.
  • Circle or highlight any notable plays you want to remember for practice planning.
  • File the scorecard in your binder or scorebook. If using single sheets, three-hole punch and add to the front of the stack so the most recent game is always on top.

Want a bound scorebook for the full season?

We are building a coach-grade spiral-bound scorebook with these same scorecard layouts, roster pages, pitcher logs, and a season stats summary. Heavy paper, lay-flat binding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a baseball scorecard?
A baseball scorecard is a single page used to record every play of a single game. It has a batting grid with diamond cells for tracking baserunners, columns for each inning, a pitcher log, and an inning totals row for runs, hits, and errors.
What is the difference between a baseball scorecard and a scorebook?
A scorecard is a single page for a single game. A scorebook is a bound book with many scorecards, typically one per game plus season summary pages at the back. If you score every game of the season, a physical scorebook keeps everything in one place. If you score occasionally or just want to learn, printed scorecards do the same job without the cost.
How many innings should a baseball scorecard have?
Most youth and rec leagues play 6 or 7 innings — use the 7-inning scorecard. High school, college, and most travel ball is 7 innings. MLB and competitive 18+ play 9 innings. If you pick the 7-inning format, extra-inning boxes handle games that go long.
What do the diamonds on a scorecard mean?
The small diamond inside each cell represents the four bases. Fill in each side as the runner advances: bottom-right for first, top-right for second, top-left for third, bottom-left for home. A fully filled diamond means the runner scored.
What are the Little League pitch count limits?
Ages 7-8: 50 pitches. Ages 9-10: 75. Ages 11-12: 85. Ages 13-14: 95. Ages 15-16: 95. Rest days depend on count: 1-20 pitches = 0 days, 21-35 = 1 day, 36-50 = 2 days, 51-65 = 3 days, 66+ = 4 days. Track this on the pitch tracker companion sheet.
Does high school baseball use a designated hitter?
NFHS allows the DH — the rule varies by state but most allow a DH for any one position. The lineup card lists the DH with position "DH" or "10". Our scorecard has a DH line in the batting order for this.
What is the Little League continuous batting order?
Most Little League Majors and Minors use a continuous batting order — every rostered player bats, not just 9. Our 7-inning scorecard has 9 batting rows plus substitute rows. For a continuous lineup of 12-15 players, use our youth fielding rotation card alongside the scorecard.
Should I use pen or pencil on a scorecard?
Pencil is standard. Scorekeeping involves corrections — a batter reaches on an error, you wrote it as a hit, you need to fix it. Pencil lets you do that cleanly. Bring two sharpened pencils and an eraser to every game.
What paper should I print scorecards on?
For single-game use, 20 lb copy paper is fine. For a season of scorecards in a binder, 32 lb paper or lightweight cardstock lasts longer. If you carry scorecards outdoors in damp conditions, consider page protectors.
Are these scorecards free for league use?
Yes. Print as many copies as you need for personal, team, and league use. Hand them out to parents, use them for tournament play, or include them in a team binder. Commercial resale is not permitted.

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A digital scorecard that works the way you already keep score: pencil in the 6-4-3, advance the runner, mark the backwards K. The same notation you know by heart, with nothing to store in a closet and nothing lost to a rained-out dugout. Built for coaches and fans who love the craft of scoring a game by hand. Launching in 2026. Join the waitlist and we will send early access the week it goes live.

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