All players should leave the field feeling that their presence mattered, even if time was spent on the bench. Each kid will know who won or lost the game even if there isn t an official scorekeeper. So we might as well keep score. This will teach the children what it feels like when you practice hard all week and then win the game. During a loss it will also teach the children that they have to handle defeat, and get up and keep trying for the next game.
Life is full of wins and losses.
It is important for children to know how they are doing. If we keep stats during the year children can set personal goals for themselves and that will teach them to strive for more in baseball and in life. The athletes can then be rewarded at the end of the season for the most homeruns, batting average, stolen bases, etc. This will teach the children that hard work pays off. Each child should be able to experience different positions while in little league.