What does “Scorekeeping Basics” mean?

Scorekeeping in baseball involves tracking the details of a game using a scorebook or digital tool so that every play is recorded and the game’s outcome is clear. At its simplest, it means writing down the batting order, marking whether each batter gets on base, makes an out, or advances runners, and keeping track of runs scored. Common symbols are used to record plays (like “K” for strikeout or “6-3” for a ground ball shortstop to first). A scorekeeper also tracks balls, strikes, hits, errors, and pitching changes. The goal is to create an accurate record of the game that shows both the score and how the game unfolded.