Scorekeeper Certification

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This quiz is intended to ensure that Alhambra American Little League scorekeepers are up to scratch and confident in their own abilities. These questions can all be answered by viewing the below four videos and reviewing the scorekeeping cheat sheet (also available on our website alhambraamerican.org).

Scorekeeping Video Part 1 of 4: Set-Up
(http://youtu.be/4kRDADzeFIw)

Scorekeeping Video Part 2 of 4: Understanding Notation
(http://youtu.be/wD9EQ00etlw)

Scorekeeping Video Part 3 of 4: Pitch Count
(http://youtu.be/0JpNH2_ZGZA)

Scorekeeping Video Part 4 of 4: Putting It All Together
(http://youtu.be/UJvZc6MZEMM)

Scorekeeping Cheat Sheet
(https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/5430/docs/newfolder/scorekeeper%20sheet.pdf)

What is your full name? *

What is your email address? *

Instructions

Select the most correct answer for the following questions. After submitting the form, your results will be emailed to you within 3-5 business days. Email any questions or concerns to alhambra.american@gmail.com

True or False: Scorekeeping should be done in pen. *

True

False

What is the numeric abbreviation for the shortstop position? *

What is the numeric abbreviation for the pitcher? *

What is the numeric abbreviation for the left fielder? *

What is the numeric abbreviation for the catcher? *

What is the numeric abbreviation for the first base position? *

What is the numeric abbreviation for the second base position? *

What is the numeric abbreviation for the center field position? *

Above is a box from a scorebook. How did this player get on base? *

He hit a single

He hit a double

He was hit by the pitch

He got a base on balls/walked

Above is a line-up card a coach has given you. Who is playing third base for the Yankees? *

Tess Brightwell

Adrian May

Matthew Yu

Max Greene

Above is an excerpt from a scorebook. How many runs did the Braves score in the first inning? *

How do we denote OUTS in the scorebook? *

Making an X in the box of the player that is out

Circling the number of outs in the box of the player that is out

Writing OUT in the box of the player that is out

Erasing everything in the box of the player that is out

Above is a team's half-inning in the scorebook. How did the SECOND batter score? *

The second batter scored because of batter 5, who hit a double.

The second batter scored because he stole home.

The second batter scored on a pop fly to the right fielder.

The second batter did not score.

Above is a team's half-inning in the scorebook. How did the THIRD batter score? *

The third batter scored because of batter 5, who hit a double.

The third batter scored because he stole home.

The third batter scored on a pop fly to the right fielder.

The third batter did not score.

How do we denote when a player successfully reaches a base? *

Circle the base

Draw a box around the base

Draw a star around the base

Draw a line to the base

What is the abbreviation for a triple? *

TRI

True or False: It is of utmost important to keep accurate pitch counts because Little League sets limits on the number of pitches players can throw so as to protect the health of the players' arms. *

True

False

What is the abbreviation for a double play? *

DBP

DBL

Above is a box from the scorebook. What happened during Michael's at-bat? *

He grounded out on the first pitch: The second baseman threw it to the first baseman.

He grounded out on the first pitch: The catcher threw the ball to the first baseman

He struck out after getting a full count.

He hit a single.

What is important to write at the top of the scorebook columns for each inning? *

The weather

The time

The uniform number of the batter

The uniform number of the pitcher

What is the abbreviation for a strikeout looking? *

The letter K

A backwards letter K

A sad face

Above is an excerpt from a scorebook. When was Sally substituted in for Eric? *

After the first inning

After the second inning

After the third inning

After the fourth inning

True or False: The abbreviation "L" stands for line drive. *

True

False

Above is a box from a scorebook. How did this player get from first to second base? *

She hit a double.

She was advanced by a batter.

Interference on the first baseman.

She stole second base.

Who needs to sign the scorebook at the end of the game? *

The umpire

The coaches

The managers

The scorekeeper

Above is a box from a scorebook. What is the correct order of the defensive players that handled the ball? *

Second baseman, shortstop, first baseman

Third baseman, shortstop, first baseman

Third baseman, second baseman, first baseman

First baseman, second baseman, third baseman

You're PROBS scorekeeping right if you're keeping track of the Pitches, Runs, Outs, Balls, and ______. *

Stolen Bases

Seasons

Substitutions

Strikes

True or False: Any coach or league official should be able to look at your finished scorebook and easily determine important game information such as which players scored and final pitch counts for each of the pitchers. *

True

False

Above is an excerpt from a scorebook. When did the home team change pitchers? *

The second inning, after Eric Perez's at bat

The second inning, after Monica Carillo's at bat

The third inning, after Sam Orozco's at bat

The third inning, after Lucas Sanders' at bat

True or False: As a scorekeeper, feel free to ask the umpire for a timeout to clarify a call on the field, ask for the count, let him know a pitcher has reached his max pitch count, etc.. *

True

False

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