CMLL GameChanger Scorekeeping Resources
For Managers & League Staff
GameChanger is the official scorekeeping tool used by Costa Mesa Little League (CMLL). Accurate scorekeeping helps teams track game progress, supports pitching workflows, and allows families to follow games live.
This page provides everything managers and staff need to know to get started or refresh their knowledge.
New to Scorekeeping? Start Here
Scorekeeping Basics (Little League University)
Learn the fundamentals of scorekeeping, including player positions, common scoring results, and how to record plays.
If you have never kept score before (paper or digital), reviewing this first will make GameChanger much easier to use.
GameChanger | How to Use It
GameChanger University (Training)
GameChanger provides short, easy‑to‑follow videos that walk through common scoring scenarios.
Recommended videos include:
- Set Starting Lineups
- Scoring Basic Plays
- Managing Lineups & Substitutions
- Practice Scorekeeping
GameChanger Support Site
Searchable help articles for nearly every GameChanger question.
Game Day Scorekeeping Basics (Quick Overview)
When scoring a game in GameChanger, focus on the basics:
- Enter or confirm lineups before the first pitch
- Track pitches (balls, strikes, fouls, balls in play)
- Record outs, runs, and batter results
- Follow on‑screen prompts for runner advances
Important Note for Minor C Teams (Coach Pitch Games)
At this time, the GameChanger scorekeeping app does not have a built-in feature that fully supports coach pitching.
However, there are several approved workarounds that allow scorekeepers to record at-bats without adding pitches to a player’s pitch count.
Workaround Options
Workaround 1 (Simplest Option)
- Do not record the pitches thrown by the coach.
- Only score the final pitch needed to complete the at-bat (ball in play, strikeout, walk, etc.).
Workaround 2 (Manual Override)
- Once the count reaches ball three, use the Manual Override feature from the Game Menu.
- This allows you to score the fourth ball for the player without officially walking the batter.
Workaround 3 (Placeholder Coach Pitcher)
- Create a placeholder player that represents the coach.
- Sub this placeholder into the game as the pitcher when the coach comes in to complete an at-bat.
- Use the Override feature in the Game Menu to reset the pitch count (or number of balls).
- This override does not affect the player’s pitch count.
- Once the at-bat is complete, sub the original pitcher back into the game.
Important: GameChanger does not currently track batting statistics against specific pitchers.
As a result, stats cannot be separated between at-bats where a coach pitched and at-bats where a player pitched.
Video Tutorial
- Watch the video tutorial on how to score coach pitch games in baseball or softball.
Note: These workarounds can be complicated during live gameplay.
In some cases, scorekeepers may find it easier to track coach-pitch at-bats using pen and paper and update GameChanger as needed.
Share Lineup w/ Opponent (Recommended)
GameChanger allows teams to share and scan starting lineups using a QR code. This saves time and reduces lineup entry errors.
This feature is especially helpful when time is limited before the game.
Pitching Affidavit
Pitch tracking is a key responsibility in Upper Divisions. GameChanger pitching data is often used to complete pitching affidavits after the game.
LBFP# (First Pitch of Last Batter Faced)
Important Documents
- Pitching Log (CMLL-provided)
- Pitching Affidavit (CMLL-provided)
Final Notes
- One scorekeeper per team is recommended.
- Accuracy matters, but perfection is not expected. Mistakes can be corrected in GameChanger.
- Use “Practice Scoring a Game” in the app to learn before your first live game.
Thank you for supporting Costa Mesa Little League players, coaches, and families!