Baseball Scoreboard⚾ Professional Features

Complete guide to creating and managing professional baseball scoreboards with real-time updates

Core Features

Inning Management

Track innings from 1-9 with automatic top/bottom inning progression. Supports extra innings for tied games.

  • • Visual inning indicator (Top 7th, Bottom 9th)
  • • Automatic inning advancement on 3 outs
  • • Extra innings support for tied games
  • • Clear visual display of current half-inning
Ball/Strike Count

Professional ball and strike count tracking with automatic walk and strikeout handling.

  • • 0-3 ball count (4th ball = walk)
  • • 0-2 strike count (3rd strike = out)
  • • Automatic count reset after each at-bat
  • • Visual count display with clear indicators
Base Runner Tracking

Visual base runner display with easy toggle controls for first, second, and third base.

  • • Visual diamond with base runners shown
  • • Click to toggle runners on/off bases
  • • Automatic scoring from third base
  • • Clear base state visualization
Statistics Tracking

Complete game statistics with runs, hits, and errors for both teams.

  • • Runs scored per team
  • • Hit tracking throughout the game
  • • Error count for defensive statistics
  • • Real-time statistical updates

Getting Started

1. Create Your Baseball Scoreboard

  1. Go to your Dashboard and click "Create Baseball Scoreboard"
  2. Enter team names and select team colors
  3. Configure game settings (9 innings, extra innings, pitch clock)
  4. Set display preferences (show statistics, base runners, etc.)
  5. Save and start your scoreboard

2. Managing Live Games

  • Score Updates: Use +/- buttons to adjust team scores
  • Count Management: Track balls, strikes, and outs with dedicated controls
  • Base Runners: Click base positions to add/remove runners
  • Inning Control: Manual inning advancement or automatic progression
  • Statistics: Update hits and errors as they occur

3. Streaming Integration

  • OBS Setup: Use the public view URL as a browser source
  • Transparent Background: Enable for clean overlay appearance
  • Resolution: Optimized for 1920x1080 streaming resolution
  • Auto-Updates: Real-time synchronization with your admin controls

Advanced Features

Pitch Clock

Optional pitch clock timer for modern baseball rules (typically 15-20 seconds).

  • • Configurable timer duration
  • • Visual countdown display
  • • Start/stop controls
  • • Automatic reset between pitches
Home Run Celebrations

Animated celebrations and visual effects for home runs and special plays.

  • • Confetti animations on home runs
  • • Score highlight effects
  • • Customizable celebration settings
  • • Professional broadcast feel
Real-time Sync

Instant updates across all devices and viewers using WebSocket technology.

  • • Sub-second update latency
  • • Multiple operator support
  • • Automatic reconnection
  • • Optimistic UI updates
Custom Themes

Personalize your scoreboard appearance with team colors and branding.

  • • Team color customization
  • • Logo upload support
  • • Layout options (compact/full)
  • • Streaming-optimized themes

Common Use Cases

📺 Live Streaming & Broadcasting

Perfect for Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live streams. The transparent overlay integrates seamlessly with OBS Studio, Streamlabs, and XSplit for professional baseball broadcasts.

🏟️ Local League Games

Ideal for Little League, high school, and amateur baseball leagues. Easy-to-use interface lets anyone keep accurate score while parents and fans follow along remotely.

🎓 School & College Baseball

Educational institutions can use the scoreboard for official games, practice scrimmages, and tournament play. Multiple coaches can collaborate on score keeping.

🏆 Tournament Management

Tournament organizers can create multiple scoreboards for simultaneous games, share live updates with participants, and maintain professional presentation standards.

Next Steps

Create Your First Scoreboard

Start with a basic baseball scoreboard

Explore Features

Learn about advanced capabilities

Real-time Updates

Set up live synchronization