How to Number Baseball Positions on a Scorecard

It's obviously important to know the names of the nine positions on the baseball field, but what you might not know is that each position has a number assigned to it. Learn the numbers and record them on your scorecard so you can identify who was involved in each play when you review the game later.

Instructions

1. Start numbering with the players on the diamond. The baseball pitcher's number is 1. The catcher gets number 2 since he receives the ball from the pitcher who's number 1.

2. Number positions in the infield. Assign number 3 to the first baseman. The second baseman receives number 4, followed by the third baseman with number 5. The shortstop gets number 6.

3. Assign numbers to the outfield, moving from left to right. The left fielder is number 7, the center fielder is number 8 and finally the right fielder receives number 9 on your scorecard.

Tips & Warnings

• When you hear broadcasters say "6-4-3 double play," reviewing the numbers tells you that the shortstop gave the baseball to the second baseman, who threw it to the first baseman.