How to Score: A Practical Textbook for Scorers of Base Ball Games, Amateur and Expert (Classic Reprint)

Learn to score baseball with precision and consistency.

This practical guide, written by a longtime editor and official scorer, helps beginners and seasoned scorers alike develop a clear, standardized approach to base ball scoring. It presents the core rules, common procedures, and a dependable method for recording every play.

Inside you’ll find practical explanations, a glossary of initials used by scorers, and step-by-step guidance for assembling the box score. The content is designed to make scoring more accurate and uniform across games and seasons.

• Clear coverage of scoring rules, terminology, and typical game situations


• Glossary of scoring initials and abbreviations


• How to record outs, hits, errors, runs, and pitching credits


• Practical guidance for making up the box score and handling common issues

Ideal for new scorekeepers, club managers, and fans seeking reliable, well‑documented records.