Fair lineups, built in seconds
The baseball lineup generator that tracks playing time across your whole season so every player gets fair treatment. Ditch the spreadsheets for good.
| Player | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake T. | SS | SS | 2B | SS | SS | SS | |
| Ryan M. | 1B | 1B | 1B | 1B | 1B | 3B | |
| Cole B. | CF | RF | CF | CF | LF | CF | |
| Noah P. | 3B | 3B | SS | 3B | 3B | 1B | |
| Liam K. | 2B | 2B | RF | 2B | 2B | 2B | |
| Sam W. | RF | LF | LF | RF | RF | RF |
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Fair playing time
Sunday night. 13 kids. 9 positions. You open the spreadsheet again.
Every week it's the same thing. Who played where last time, who sat out, which parent is going to be upset. Lineup Hero handles the bookkeeping so you can get back to coaching.
What Lineup Hero does
Three things that take lineup management off your plate.
Build Lineups Fast
Go from roster to game-ready lineup in about a minute. Autocomplete fills positions based on preferences and playing time data.
- Autocomplete lineup generation
- Keyboard shortcuts for positions
- Drag-and-drop batting order
- PDF export for the dugout
Provably Fair
Track playing time across your entire season. See at a glance which kids need more time and which are getting plenty.
- Season-long playing time per player
- Color-coded fairness indicators
- Historical data across all games
- Shareable fairness stats
Respect Preferences
Set position preferences for each player and the system works around them when building lineups.
- Three-level position preferences
- Autocomplete respects preferences
- Infield/outfield balance tracking
- Full manual override when you need it
How Lineup Hero compares
Most lineup tools help you build one game at a time. Lineup Hero tracks fairness across your whole season.
| Feature | Lineup Hero | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Season-long fairness tracking | — | |
| Position preference system | — | |
| Color-coded fairness indicators | — | |
| Single-game lineup generation | ||
| Coach-controlled grid editing | ||
| PDF export | ||
| Multi-sport support | ||
| Mobile-friendly |
Built for how coaches work
Every feature is about saving you time or keeping things fair.
60-Second Lineups
Autocomplete fills positions based on player preferences and season-long fairness data. Tweak what you want, then you're done.
Season Dashboard
See how much every kid has played across all games. Green means on track, red means they need more time.
Position Preferences
Mark each player as preferred, available, or won't-play for each position. The system uses these every time you build a lineup.
PDF Lineup Cards
Export a clean lineup card for the dugout clipboard. One click, ready to print.
Works on Your Phone
Build lineups from the couch or at the field. The full lineup grid works on any screen size.
Data for Parent Questions
When a parent asks why their kid isn't playing shortstop, you'll have the numbers to show them the full picture.
From roster to game-ready in 4 steps
No spreadsheets. No guesswork. Just fair lineups, fast.
Add your roster
Enter players and set their position preferences. Mark positions as preferred, available, or won't-play.
Generate a lineup
Hit Autocomplete and the app fills every inning based on preferences and season-long fairness data.
Review and submit
Color-coded stats show who's on track and who needs more time. Tweak anything, then submit.
Track all season
Playing time, position balance, and fairness scores update automatically after each game.
Free coaching guides
Stuff we wish someone had told us before our first season.
Baseball Lineup Generator Guide
Stop spending Sunday nights on spreadsheets. A lineup generator handles the bookkeeping so you can focus on coaching.
Youth Baseball Playing Time
Playing time is the #1 parent complaint. Here's how to track it, what targets to aim for, and what to say when someone's unhappy.
Softball Lineup Maker Guide
DP/EH rules, pitcher rotations, and 12 kids who all want to play shortstop. A guide to managing softball lineups without losing your mind.
Ready to try it?
Start with 1 team for free. Upgrade to unlimited games for just $2.50/mo per team.