Exporting and Sharing Lineups

Once you have generated your lineup, you need to get it off the screen and into your hands for game day. The lineup generator offers PDF export, CSV export, browser printing, and saved lineup history for premium users.

Export Options

PDF Export

Click the Download PDF button to generate a print-ready PDF file.

What the PDF includes:

  • Batting order with player names and jersey numbers
  • Position assignments for each inning in a grid format
  • Playing time summary showing total innings per player
  • Team name and game details

When to use:

  • You want a clean, formatted lineup card to bring to the game
  • You need to email the lineup to an assistant coach
  • You want to save a record of the lineup on your computer or phone

The PDF is formatted to look good on a standard letter-size page. Save it to your device, print it, or attach it to an email.

CSV Export

Click the CSV export button to download a spreadsheet-compatible file.

What the CSV includes:

  • Player names and jersey numbers
  • Position assignments for each inning

When to use:

  • You want to open the lineup in Excel or Google Sheets
  • You track stats or playing time in your own spreadsheet
  • You need the raw data in a format you can manipulate

The CSV file opens in any spreadsheet application. From there you can add columns, sort, filter, or integrate the data into whatever tracking system you use.

From the lineup view, use your browser's print dialog (Ctrl+P on Windows, Cmd+P on Mac) to print the lineup directly.

Tips for printing:

  • Landscape orientation usually fits better than portrait
  • Reduce margins if the lineup is getting cut off
  • You can also select "Save as PDF" from the print dialog as an alternative to the PDF export button

Using the Lineup on Game Day

Table View

The Table View shows the full lineup as a grid with players in rows and innings in columns. Each cell shows the position assignment. This is the most information-dense view and works well for printing or for a quick reference when making substitutions.

Field View

The Field View displays a baseball diamond with players placed at their positions for each inning. You can step through innings to see who goes where. This is a more visual way to reference the lineup and can be helpful when explaining positions to younger players.

Both views show the same lineup data. Use whichever one makes more sense for how you work on game day.

Saving Lineups (Premium)

Premium users can save generated lineups to their account.

How Saving Works

After generating a lineup, premium users can save it. The lineup is associated with the team and game it was created for. Saved lineups persist in your account and can be accessed later from the team's lineup history.

Accessing Saved Lineups

Go to your team's page and find the lineup history section. All previously saved lineups are listed there. You can open any saved lineup to view the full details, export it again, or use it as a reference when planning future games.

Using Previous Lineups as Reference

Saved lineups are useful for tracking how you have distributed playing time over the course of a season. While the algorithm balances playing time within each game, reviewing past lineups helps you notice patterns across games. Did the same player always end up at first base? Has everyone had a turn in the outfield? Saved history helps you catch these trends.

Coaching Tips for Sharing Lineups

Share the Lineup Before the Game

Sending the lineup to parents and assistant coaches the night before or morning of the game sets expectations and reduces confusion at the field. Attach the PDF to a group text or email. Parents appreciate knowing when their kid is playing and where.

Keep a Physical Copy

Technology fails at the worst times. Always print a copy of the lineup or have the PDF saved on your phone. A laminated lineup card with a dry-erase marker is a classic dugout setup that lets you make game-time adjustments without losing the original plan.

What to Share and What to Keep Private

Share positions, batting order, and approximate playing time. Do not share detailed comparisons between players or explanations for why one player sits more than another. Transparency is good. Oversharing creates problems.

A simple message works: "Here is tomorrow's lineup. Everyone plays 4 or 5 innings. Let me know if your player cannot make it so I can adjust."

After the Game

Save the lineup (premium) and jot down any notes about what worked or what you would change. Over the course of a season, these notes become a valuable coaching resource.

Troubleshooting

PDF Will Not Download

  • Check that your browser allows downloads from dugoutedge.com
  • Try a different browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox all work)
  • Clear your browser cache and try again
  • As an alternative, use the browser print dialog and select "Save as PDF"

Print Layout Does Not Fit on One Page

  • Switch to landscape orientation in your print settings
  • Reduce the scale to 90% in the print dialog
  • Decrease page margins
  • Use the PDF export instead, which is pre-formatted for standard paper sizes

CSV Opens with Garbled Formatting

  • Make sure you are opening the file in a spreadsheet application (Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers), not a text editor
  • If columns are not separated correctly, use the "Import" function in your spreadsheet app and select "comma" as the delimiter

Related Resources

Related Documentation

Using the Lineup GeneratorPosition Preferences and ConstraintsEqual Playing Time Settings

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