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Best Baseball Coaching Apps in 2026

The best baseball coaching apps in 2026 are Rizzler (best for game planning, AI lineups, and tournament management), GameChanger (best for parent-facing scoring and team communication), and iScore (best for detailed scorekeeping and stat tracking). Here's the full list with features, pricing, and which type of coach each one is built for.

How We Evaluated

We evaluated coaching apps based on what matters to youth baseball coaches in the dugout:

Game planning capabilities — Can you build a full game plan with lineup, fielding, and pitching?
Lineup and rotation tools — How good are the lineup building tools? Is there AI?
Pitch tracking and arm health — Does it count pitches, calculate rest days, and protect arms?
Scoring and stats — Can you score games and track meaningful stats?
Tournament support — Can you plan across multiple games?
Evaluations and development — Can you evaluate players and track development?
Ease of use — Can a first-year volunteer coach figure it out?
Mobile experience — Does it work well on a phone in the dugout?
Pricing — Is there a free tier? Is the paid version worth it?

Youth baseball coach using a tablet in the dugout during a game, with players visible in the background

The 8 Best Baseball Coaching Apps

1. Rizzler — Best Overall for Game Planning & AI Lineups

Best for: Coaches who want to plan games faster, use AI-powered lineups, manage tournament pitching, and evaluate players — all in one app.

Rizzler is the most complete coaching tool on this list. It's the only app that combines game planning (lineup + fielding + pitching in one view), AI-generated batting orders and fielding rotations, multi-game tournament planning with pitcher availability forecasting, pitch counting with rest-day automation, in-game scoring, player evaluations, and an organization dashboard for leagues and clubs.

The AI lineup generator is the standout feature — it builds statistically optimized batting orders using actual player stats (including imported GameChanger data). The tournament planner is equally impressive: map out an entire weekend before the first pitch and see how every pitching decision cascades across games.

	Details
Strengths	Game planning, AI lineups, tournament planning, pitch tracking, player evaluations, rule compliance
Weaknesses	No Android native app yet (web app works on Android). No parent-facing communication tools.
Platforms	Web (any browser) + iOS (iPhone, iPad)
Pricing	Free plan (full game planning); Pro $14.99/mo (AI + tournaments + evals); League & Club $799/yr (org-wide)
Best for	LL coaches, travel coaches, league admins, club organizations

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2. GameChanger — Best for Parent Scoring & Team Communication

Best for: Teams that want a parent-facing live scoring experience, public stats, and team communication.

GameChanger is the most widely used app in youth baseball — and for good reason. A designated scorekeeper (usually a parent) scores the game live, and every parent in the bleachers can follow along on their phone. Stats are published automatically, standings update, and families who can't attend get a near-real-time experience.

It's not a coaching tool in the same way Rizzler is. There's no game planning, no lineup builder, no tournament management, and no AI features. But for parent communication and public stats, it's the standard.

	Details
Strengths	Live scoring, parent experience, public stats, video highlights, massive installed base
Weaknesses	No game planning, no lineup building, no tournament management, no evaluations
Platforms	iOS, Android, Web
Pricing	Free tier; premium subscription for additional features
Best for	Parent-facing scoring and team communication

Note: Rizzler can import stats from GameChanger. Many teams use both.

3. iScore Baseball

Best for: Coaches and scorekeepers who want detailed, traditional scorekeeping with comprehensive stat tracking.

iScore is a powerful scorekeeping app that records detailed play-by-play data. It's more thorough than GameChanger's scoring system and appeals to coaches who want granular statistical breakdowns. The learning curve is steeper, but the stat output is excellent.

	Details
Strengths	Detailed scorekeeping, comprehensive stats, spray charts, pitch tracking
Weaknesses	Steep learning curve, no game planning, no AI lineups, no tournament management
Platforms	iOS
Pricing	One-time purchase + in-app additions
Best for	Stat-focused coaches and dedicated scorekeepers

4. GameTime Lineups

Best for: Coaches who primarily need a lineup generator and fair playing time distribution.

GameTime Lineups focuses specifically on building lineups and managing fielding rotations with an emphasis on playing time fairness. It's simpler than Rizzler but covers the lineup-building use case well. No AI, no tournament planning, no scoring — just lineups.

	Details
Strengths	Lineup generation, playing time fairness tracking, mobile-first
Weaknesses	No scoring, no pitch tracking, no evaluations, no tournament planning
Platforms	Web (mobile-friendly)
Pricing	Free tier; paid plans for additional features
Best for	Rec league coaches focused on fair playing time

5. TeamSnap

Best for: Team logistics — scheduling, communication, availability tracking. Not really a coaching tool.

TeamSnap handles the organizational side of running a team: scheduling, RSVP tracking, parent communication, and payment collection. It doesn't do anything coaching-related (no lineups, no scoring, no stats, no game plans). It's useful alongside a coaching app, not as a replacement for one.

	Details
Strengths	Scheduling, RSVPs, parent communication, payment management
Weaknesses	Zero coaching features — no lineups, scoring, stats, or game planning
Platforms	iOS, Android, Web
Pricing	Free tier; paid plans
Best for	Team logistics and parent communication

6. LineupGen

Best for: Quick, no-frills lineup generation for small teams.

LineupGen is a simple, free lineup generator that works in a mobile browser. Add your roster, generate a lineup, share it. No accounts required for basic use. It's less featured than Rizzler's free generator but gets the job done for coaches who want the absolute minimum.

	Details
Strengths	Simple, fast, free, no account needed
Weaknesses	No AI, no stats integration, limited customization, no scoring or pitch tracking
Platforms	Web (mobile browser)
Pricing	Free
Best for	Coaches who just need a quick lineup

7. Blue Sombrero / SportsConnect

Best for: League administration — registration, scheduling, and website management for entire leagues.

Blue Sombrero (now part of SportsConnect / Dick's Sporting Goods) is a league management platform, not a coaching tool. It handles online registration, league websites, scheduling, and volunteer management. Many Little Leagues use it as their public-facing platform. It doesn't overlap with coaching apps at all.

	Details
Strengths	League registration, scheduling, website, volunteer management
Weaknesses	No coaching features whatsoever
Platforms	Web
Pricing	Free for leagues (supported by Dick's)
Best for	League administrators handling registration and logistics

8. Dugout Manager

Best for: Basic lineup and substitution management, particularly for younger age groups.

Dugout Manager is a straightforward app for building lineups and managing substitutions during games. It's simpler than Rizzler but covers the basics for coaches who find other apps overwhelming.

	Details
Strengths	Simple lineup management, easy to learn, substitution tracking
Weaknesses	No AI, limited stats, no tournament planning, no evaluations
Platforms	iOS
Pricing	Low-cost paid app
Best for	Coaches who want simple lineup management with minimal complexity

Side-by-side comparison of multiple baseball coaching app interfaces on smartphones

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Quick Comparison Table

App	Game Planning	AI Lineups	Scoring	Pitch Tracking	Tournament Planning	Evaluations	Free Tier
Rizzler	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
GameChanger	❌	❌	✅	Partial	❌	❌	✅
iScore	❌	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌
GameTime Lineups	Partial	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
TeamSnap	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
LineupGen	Partial	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Blue Sombrero	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Dugout Manager	Partial	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌

How to Choose

If you need one app that does everything a coach needs: Rizzler. Game planning, AI lineups, pitch tracking, scoring, tournament management, and evaluations in one place.

If your parents want to follow games live: Add GameChanger for the parent experience. Use Rizzler in the dugout and GC in the stands.

If you just need a quick lineup generator and nothing else: Rizzler's free lineup generator or GameTime Lineups.

If you need league registration and websites: Blue Sombrero / SportsConnect for league admin, plus Rizzler for coaching tools.

If you're running a travel club: Rizzler's League & Club plan covers tryouts, org dashboard, tournament planning, and AI features for every coach in the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use multiple apps together?

Absolutely. The most common combo is GameChanger (parent scoring) + Rizzler (coaching). Stats flow from GC to Rizzler via import. Add TeamSnap if you need logistics management.

Which app is best for a first-year Little League coach?

Rizzler's free plan. It gives you game planning, lineup building, pitch tracking, and rule compliance for free. You'll figure it out in 15 minutes. Rizzler for LL coaches →

Which app is best for travel ball?

Rizzler Pro or League & Club. The AI lineups and tournament planning features are built specifically for competitive, multi-game scenarios. Rizzler for travel coaches →

See also: Best Baseball Lineup Generators → · Best Apps for Little League Coaches → · Best Apps for Travel Coaches →