16 Free Lineup Card Templates for Baseball and Softball
16 printable lineup card templates for baseball and softball. Youth, Little League, USSSA, travel ball, tee ball, and coach pitch formats. Every template fits on standard 8.5x11 paper with slots for player names, jersey numbers, positions by inning, and substitution rows.
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T-Ball / Coach Pitch (3 Innings)
15-player continuous batting order with 3 inning columns. Simplified layout with large print for young leagues.
Youth Fielding Rotation (4 Innings)
20-player continuous batting order with 4 inning columns for defensive positions. For coach pitch and rec leagues.
9-Player Baseball Lineup Card
9 batting slots with pitcher line, starting position, and 11 substitute rows. 2 cards per page.
Home / Away Split Card
Two side-by-side lineup cards on one page. 9 starters + 6 subs per team with pitcher line.
Everybody Bats (Continuous Order)
For leagues where every player bats. Continuous batting order with position-by-inning tracking.
6-Inning Fielding Rotation Card
20-player continuous batting order with defensive position columns for 6 innings + extra inning.
Roster + Sub Tracker (6 Innings)
20-player roster with 6 inning position columns, total innings tally, and a 6-row substitution log.
Standard Lineups (9 Starters + Bench)
For competitive leagues with starting lineups and substitutes.
7-Inning Lineup Card
9 starters with defensive position tracking across 7 innings. 8 substitute rows with inning-in notes.
Baseball DH Lineup Card (10 Batters)
10 batting slots with dedicated DH row, 10 substitute rows. 2 cards per page.
Softball Lineup Card (w/ DP/FLEX)
9 batting slots with pitcher line, DP/FLEX designation box, and 11 substitute rows. 2 cards per page.
Tournament and Multi-Game
League-specific formats, doubleheaders, and tournament cards.
Tournament 2-Game Lineup Card
2 side-by-side game cards with pitcher line, 9 starters + 6 subs each. 20-player roster check-in.
Little League Official Format
6 innings with pitch count tracking box. Matches Little League scorebook format with pitcher of record line.
USSSA Tournament Card
Pool play format with tiebreaker section, runs allowed tracker, and umpire signature line.
Doubleheader Card
2 full lineup cards stacked on one portrait page. Pitcher tracking section for each game.
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Pitch Count Tracker + Lineup Combo
Split-page format: lineup card on left, pitch count tracker for up to 4 pitchers on right.
Defensive Alignment Card
Baseball diamond diagram with position slots for each inning pair. Write player names directly on the field.
Batting Practice Order Card
Organize BP groups, cage rotations, and station assignments. 20-player list with 4 station columns.
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What's on a Blank Baseball Lineup Card
Batting Order
Numbered rows for each batter, typically 9 rows for standard lineups or up to 20 rows for continuous batting order leagues.
Position Tracking by Inning
Grid columns for each inning so you can mark where each player is playing (P, C, 1B, 2B, etc.) and rotate positions without losing track.
Jersey Numbers
A dedicated # column next to each player name, required by most leagues for umpire card submissions.
Substitution Log
Bench rows at the bottom to record who comes in, for whom, and in which inning. Keeps your official card accurate through late-game changes.
How to Fill Out a Baseball Lineup Card
A lineup card is a simple form, but filling it out correctly matters. The umpire's copy is the official record of your lineup, and mistakes can cost you during the game. Here is how to do it right.
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Write each player's name and jersey number in batting order slots 1 through 9
If your league uses a continuous batting order (common in youth and rec leagues), list every player who will bat, in order. Write legibly. The umpire needs to be able to read this mid-game.
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Fill in the position number each player will play in each inning column
Use the standard position numbers to mark the inning columns on the card.
1Pitcher2Catcher3First Base4Second Base5Third Base6Shortstop7Left Field8Center Field9Right Field10DH - 3
Record substitutions in the next available row as they happen
Write the new player's name and jersey number in the next open row on the card. Mark the reason: PR for pinch runner, PH for pinch hitter, or Sub for a fielding substitution. Note the inning it happened. Do this immediately. If you wait, you will forget the details.
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Hand out your copies at the pre-game plate meeting
Print three copies before the game. At the plate meeting, give one to the opposing manager, one to the plate umpire, and keep one for yourself. In most leagues this happens at home plate 5 to 10 minutes before first pitch. The copy you hand the umpire becomes the official record. Everything written on it counts.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Playing a fielder who is not in the batting order. This is illegal in most organized youth leagues and can result in an out being called against your team. Every player on the field must appear on the lineup card.
Not updating the card when a substitution happens. The umpire’s copy is the official record. If a player enters the game and you did not notify the umpire, you may be called for batting out of order or an illegal substitution. Inform the umpire of every change as it happens.
Forgetting DP and FLEX designations in softball. If your league uses the DP/FLEX system, you must clearly mark which player is the Designated Player and which is the FLEX on the lineup card before submitting it. Leaving this off creates confusion that is difficult to sort out mid-game.
Treating the lineup card as optional. Many leagues require it at the plate meeting. Showing up without one looks unprepared in front of the other coach, the umpire, and the parents watching. Having one ready is a small thing that signals you know what you are doing.
Which Lineup Card Do I Need?
Not sure which template fits your league? Here is a quick guide based on your situation.
| Your League or Format | Recommended Template |
|---|---|
| Tee ball or coach pitch (ages 4-8) | T-Ball / Coach Pitch Card |
| Rec league where everybody bats | 6-Inning Fielding Rotation Card |
| Little League (Majors or Minors) | Little League Official Format |
| USSSA or travel ball tournament | USSSA Tournament Card |
| Softball with DP/FLEX rules | Softball DP/FLEX Lineup Card |
| Standard 9-player baseball | 9-Player Baseball Lineup Card |
| Doubleheader or back-to-back games | Doubleheader Card |
| Need to track pitch counts too | Pitch Count Tracker + Lineup Combo |
Softball Lineup Card Templates
Softball uses different lineup rules than baseball, and you need the right card format for your league.
DP/FLEX Softball Lineup Cards
ASA/USA Softball and most competitive travel ball leagues use the Designated Player (DP) and FLEX system. The DP bats but does not play defense. The FLEX plays defense but does not bat. These two players can substitute for each other freely without using a substitution. Our Softball DP/FLEX template has a dedicated section for tracking the DP/FLEX relationship plus 11 bench rows for additional substitutions.
Continuous Batting Order (Rec and Youth Softball)
Most rec leagues and youth softball use a continuous batting order where every player on the roster bats. You need a card that holds up to 20 players in batting sequence with a grid to track fielding positions each inning. Our 6-Inning Fielding Rotation Card and Youth Fielding Rotation Card work for both baseball and softball.
Co-Ed Softball
Co-ed leagues typically require alternating male and female batters in the lineup. The standard DP/FLEX or continuous batting order templates work for co-ed leagues.
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