I remember one game I got five hits and stole five bases, but none of it was written down because they forgot to bring the scorebook to the game that day.

--Hall of Famer James "Cool Papa" Bell (Negro League 1922-1950), one of the fastest men ever to play professional baseball.

A Different kind of Baseball Scorebook

A comprehensive baseball scorebook to keep your mind on the game and your memories of the game

--David Matero, lifelong baseball fan and creator of the Total Recap scoring system.

Scoring a baseball game does not have to be a lost art. With a few simple notations you can "see" a baseball game on a piece of paper by following players around the diamond. When the game is over you will have a scoresheet that preserves your memories of that game and a piece of art when it's that perfect game.

The Total Recap Scoring System

Although the Total Recap scoring system uses many of the same abbreviations and "language" as other scorebooks, the Total Recap scorebook includes much more detail than an ordinary scorebook so one can remember the atmosphere of the game. Who threw out the first pitch and who performed the national anthem might help to place the game in its historical context. Noting the manager and base coaches might help answer a bar bet someday. Identifying your seat and who attested your scorebook might help bring back memories of friends or loved ones.

• Allows the scorer to add as much, or as little, detail as desired
• The Total Recap system is graphic based, allowing the scorer to see how the game is going during play.
• Includes a checks and balance system to "prove" your scoresheet and confirm the boxscore.

The Total Recap Scoresheet and Scorebook

Each Total Recap scoresheet tracks offensive and defensive statistics for 10 position players, as well as two substitutes, for up to 12 innings. Also includes space for up to eight pitchers and their game statistics.

(Click on the image to take a tour of the scoresheet)

• Each Total Recap scorebook is 8 1/2"x11" wirebound and comes with a plastic cover to keep out the elements
• Includes 40 blank scoresheets and complete scoring instructions and abbreviations
• The complete pitch-by-pitch scoring of a classic game is included as an example of the Total Recap scoring system.
• All this is priced at $19.00 each (plus shipping/handling)

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TOTAL RECAP Jr. Scoring System

The Total Recap Jr. scorebook is a simplified version of the original Total Recap scorebook. It is designed for the younger fan. The same abbreviations and “language” are used but with less detail. Nine innings, nine position players, and six pitchers are noted so that larger scoring cells can be used. Balls and strikes are not counted so that more attention can be spent on the scoresheet.

• Total Recap Jr. still allows the scorer to add as much, or as little, detail as desired
• The Total Recap Jr. system is graphic based, allowing the scorer to see how the game is going during play
• A great way to learn how to score a baseball game and then makes a great keepsake

TOTAL RECAP Jr. Scoresheet and Scorebook

Each Total Recap Jr. scoresheet tracks offensive and defensive statistics for nine position players, as well as two substitutes, for up to nine innings. Also includes space for up to six pitchers and their game statistics.

(Click on the image to view a TOTAL RECAP Jr. scoresheet sample)

Each Total Recap Jr. scorebook is wirebound and comes with a plastic cover to keep out the elements

• Includes 40 blank scoresheets and complete scoring instructions and abbreviations
• The complete scoring of the historic Boston Red Sox win over St. Louis in the 4th game of the 2004 World Series as an example of the Total Recap Jr. scoring system.
• All this is priced at $19.00 each (plus shipping/handling)

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