We discuss official scoring in Major League Baseball. We'll talk about official scoring rules, playing rules, what official scorers do, interview other official scorers, and have a little fun along the way!
In this episode, we talk about the rule that tells us which pitcher gets charged with runs in an inning where a pitching change happens.…
In this episode, we talk about the various signals that umpires use to communicate information to viewers, including the official scorer. This is part two…
In this episode, we talk about the various signals that umpires use to communicate information to viewers, including the official scorer. This is part one…
We talk wild pitches and passed balls with guest host Bill Mathews, Major League Baseball official scorer. Bill covers Tampa Bay Rays games, and joined…
In this episode, we bring you an interview we did with MLB Official Scorer Greg Porzucek. Enjoy! Some things we discussed in this episode: Ashtabula,…
In this episode, we bring you an interview we did with MLB Official Scorer Steve Weller. Enjoy! Schools mentioned by Steve in this episode: University…
In this episode, we bring you an interview we did with MLB Official Scorer Howie Karpin. Have fun! Some things we talked about in this…
What happens when fielders slip or lose a ball in the sun or the lights? We talk about a few plays like that… here are…
Tools of the Trade! Media credential Laptop computer Scorecards Pencils (Jason’s fancy pencil lead) Pens (Jason’s fancy Japanese pens) Eraser Stopwatch Binoculars Rulebook iPhone iPhone…
In this episode, we bring you an interview we did with MLB Official Scorer Bill Mathews of Tampa Bay. Enjoy! — Dennis and Jason
On July 15, 2018, Dennis served as the official scorer of the 2018 MLB Futures Game at Nationals Park. In this episode, we go Back…
We talk about a couple of plays from two games earlier this season, on August 22, 2018 and August 23, 2018 at Nationals Park. Also…
Here is a special episode, an interview done by Geoff Arnold of the Frederick Keys, where he interviewed our own Jason Lee before a Keys…
Here’s the second part of our episode about misconceptions about official scoring. Enjoy! It’s a common misconception that official scoring is easy, and anybody can…
In Episode 3 of the Ordinary Effort Podcast, we discuss some misconceptions about official scoring. This is Part 1 of misconceptions, we’ll be back in…
In this episode, we talk about the concept of Exit Velocity. You can find exit velocities on the MLB At Bat app, as well as…
Here it is, our first podcast episode! In this episode, we discuss the concept of “ordinary effort” in official scoring. Hope you enjoy it! —…
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