What is the primary purpose of the official scorekeeper?

• A. To manage substitutions and time
• B. To track weather and attendance
• C. To accurately record runs, hits, errors, and outs for the game.
• D. To declare the final score only

Answer: (C)

The main function of the official scorekeeper is to maintain the game's official record by accurately recording runs, hits, errors, and outs as the game unfolds. This creates the line score and complete statistics that reflect exactly what happened, and the scorebook serves as the authoritative game log for reports, records, and any disputes. Weather and attendance aren’t part of the scoring, and while substitutions and game timing are important, they aren’t the primary responsibility of the scorekeeper.