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Best Baseball Lineup Generators in 2026

The best baseball lineup generators in 2026 are Rizzler (best overall — AI-powered lineups from actual stats, plus fielding rotations and rule compliance), GameTime Lineups (best for simple fair-play rotation), and GameChanger's lineup tool (best if you're already using GC for scoring). Here's how they compare for youth baseball coaches who need to build lineups faster and more fairly.

Comparison of baseball lineup generator apps on multiple devices

The Top Lineup Generators Compared

Feature	Rizzler	GameTime Lineups	GameChanger	iScore
AI-generated batting order	✅ (Pro)	❌	❌	❌
AI fielding rotation	✅ (Pro)	❌	❌	❌
Drag-and-drop lineup builder	✅	✅	✅	✅
Fair play / equal time tracking	✅ Season-long	✅ Per game	Limited	Limited
Rule compliance checking	✅ Automatic	Limited	❌	❌
Pitch counting	✅ Real-time	❌	✅	✅
Tournament planning	✅ (Pro)	❌	❌	❌
Stat-based lineup optimization	✅ (Pro)	❌	❌	❌
Free version	✅	Limited	✅	Limited
Price (paid)	$14.99/mo	~$5/mo	Free + paid tiers	$9.99/season

1. Rizzler — Best Overall

Rizzler is the only lineup generator that uses AI to build batting orders and fielding rotations from actual player stats. Import stats from GameChanger or score games in Rizzler, and the AI Batting Order generates lineups weighted by OBP, OPS, and strikeout rate.

The free lineup generator handles basic lineup building without a subscription. The Pro plan ($14.99/mo) adds AI generation, tournament planning, and player evaluations.

Best for: Competitive coaches who want data-driven lineups and a complete coaching platform.

Try Rizzler free → · Rizzler vs GameTime Lineups →

2. GameTime Lineups — Best for Simple Fair Rotation

GameTime Lineups focuses on one thing: building lineups with fair playing time distribution. If all you need is a lineup generator that rotates kids through positions evenly, it does the job.

Best for: Rec coaches who need basic fair-play rotation without pitch counting, scoring, or tournament planning.

Limitations: No AI lineup generation, no pitch counting, no tournament planning, no rule compliance checking. Full comparison →

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3. GameChanger — Best for Scoring-First Teams

GameChanger has a lineup builder inside its scoring app. If your team's parents already score in GC, the lineup tool is convenient because it's in the same app.

Best for: Teams that are fully invested in GameChanger's ecosystem for parent-facing live scoring.

Limitations: The lineup builder isn't AI-powered and doesn't optimize for stats. No tournament planning. Parents can see everything — no private coach-side data. Rizzler vs GameChanger →

4. Spreadsheets — The Free Default

Google Sheets or Excel. No cost, total flexibility, zero automation. Why coaches are switching from spreadsheets →

What Is a Baseball Lineup Generator?

A lineup generator is a tool that helps coaches build batting orders and fielding rotations for baseball games. The simplest versions let you arrange player names into a batting order. The most advanced (like Rizzler) use AI to generate optimized lineups from stats, enforce league rules, and track playing time across a season. Full definition →

Frequently Asked Questions

Which lineup generator is free?

Rizzler's free lineup generator and GameChanger's lineup builder are both free. Rizzler's free version includes game planning, pitch counting, and rule compliance. GameChanger's is part of its free scoring app.

Do I need a lineup generator if I only coach rec ball?

You don't need one, but it saves time and prevents mistakes. Fair rotation, pitch count compliance, and playing time tracking are easier with a tool than by hand.

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