Scorer

Computerized baseball scorebook

Click here to start scorer (you need a browser that can execute a Java applet). This test version includes rosters for the Seattle Mariners and a generic opponent. An example of some cumulative season statistics is included. (source for statistics: //mariners.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/sea/stats/sea_sortable_player_stats.jsp) To type in names for the opponent, click on the fielding diagram or batting order or bench; when the name turns red, you can type a new name. Press the enter key when finished typing a name. Also, click on the word "Opponent" on the lower left part of the screen and you can type in the name of the other team. Email comments to ddowning@spu.edu



Scorer provides a computerized version of a traditional baseball scorebook. The fan version, available for free on the internet, enables you to keep score during the game, and it will automatically calculate the box score and pitching statistics for the game. To use this, you need an Internet World Wide Web browser that is capable of executing a Java applet. The team version also provides the capability to maintain a visual pitch data base, and it allows you to store information from one game so that cumulative totals can be automatically generated.
Minimum memory requirements have not yet been determined; if an error message appears then it most likely means not enough memory is available.

Using Scorer

Once you have started Scorer, it displays two windows; the Scorer window and the scorebook window. The scorer window shows the box score, the pitching statistics, and the lineups, depending on your choice. The scorebook window shows the scorebook which is where you enter information about the game. It is best to maximize both of these windows, and use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to switch between them when desired. Also, it is best to use your browser options to turn off the browser toolbar and buttons so the scorer windows can fill most of the screen.

Contents

Scorebook Window
Batting Squares
Scoreboard
Batter On Base Menu
Batter Out Menu
Runner Menu
Edit and View Menu
Notes
Statistics
Lineup

Scorebook Window

The right side of the scorebook window gives the scoreboard. The left side of the scorebook window gives the scorebook, which is similar to a traditional baseball scorebook. There are 9 rows, one for each player in the batting order. Each square represents one turn at bat.

Batting Squares

The following information is contained in each square: The middle part of the square is used to illustrate a player's path around the diamond. Imagine you are looking down on the diamond. If the player makes it to first base, a line is drawn from the home plate position to the first base position. The lower right corner states how the player reached first base ("1B" for a single, "2B" for a double, "3B" for a triple, "HR" for a home run, "BB" for base on balls, "HP" for hit by pitch, "FC" for fielder's choice, "E" for an error). If the player reaches second base, a line is drawn from the first base position to the second base position. Next to the line is an indication of how the player reached that base. Possible notations include "SB" for stolen base, "WP" for wild pitch, "PB" for passed ball, "Bk" for balk, or "E" for error. Or, if the player advances because of a hit or out made by another player, then the batting order number of that player will be given. For example, if the fourth batter hits a single, and then advances to second base on a single by the fifth batter, the fourth batter's square will show the number "5" next to the line from first to second base. Advancing from second base to third base is shown in the same way. Advancing from third base to home is also shown in the same way, with one addition: when a player reaches home the entire diamond becomes colored. This makes it easy to see at a glance which players have scored. If the player strikes out, the symbol "K" will appear (or "Kc" if the third strike was called). If a player is put out, then this will be indicated by giving the fielder number for the player putting him out, and for any fielders who assisted. Fielder numbers are assigned by position as follows: For example, if a player flies out to center field, the notation is "f8". If a player grounds to the shortstop and is thrown out at first, the notation is "6-3." If the player grounds to first and is put out by the first baseman unassisted, the notation is "3U". If the player is thrown out attempting to steal second, the notation is "2-4cs", assuming the throw goes to the second baseman.

Scoreboard

The scoreboard shows this information:

Menu options

For all action other than balls and strikes, select the appropriate choice from the menu. There are three main menus containing game action:

Batter On Base Menu

The choices for the Batter On Base menu are:

Batter Out Menu

Here are the choices for the Batter Out menu:

Runner Menu

Here are the choices for the Runner Menu:

Edit and View Menu

The other menu options are:

Notes

You can add a note to any at-bat square. For example, you may wish to add a description of a memorable hit or a defensive play. To add a note to a scorebook square, click on that square. A dialog box will appear; type the note and it will appear in the box. Type the ENTER key when you're done with the note. are done. To see the note later, simply click on the square again. You can also use the notes window to enter fielder numbers, if the fielder numbers you need do not appear on the menu.

Statistics

To see statistics, maximize the applet scorer window. The buttons at the bottom of the screen give you choices as to what view you wish to see. If you click on a column of statistics, then the players will be sorted in descending order according to that statistic.

Lineup

To make a change in the lineup, maximize the applet scorer window and click on the Substitute button. Click on the appropriate button to indicate whether you want to view the visitor team or the home team. The left part of the screen will contain a diagram of the field, showing the current players in their fielding positions. To the right of this is a list of the current batting order, and to the far right is a list of the players on the bench.
To make a substitution, first click on the fielding diagram position of the player to be removed. That name will turn red. Then, click on the name of the player on the bench who will enter the game. Those two names will then swap places. The new player's name will also appear in the right place in the batting order. If two players are swapping positions, then first click on one of the player names in the fielding position. That name will turn red. Then click on the other name and the two positions will be swapped. (You may not swap positions in the batting order once the game has started; however, if the game has not yet started you may swap two players' batting order positions by clicking first on one and then the other.