
Coach Joel’s Way Lineups
Baseball & Softball Lineups
About
This app helps youth baseball and softball coaches create balanced lineups and manage player playing time. It uses a fairness-driven algorithm to ensure equal opportunities for all players, tracks defensive innings, and generates printable lineup cards.
What's New in Coach Joel’s Way Lineups
1.9.1
October 27, 2026
New bug fixes in 1.9.1: • Fielding assignments stay put: Fixed an issue that could clear other players’ fielding assignments when marking a player Not Playing or updating the batting order. • Blueprint bench fix: Fixed an extra Bench option appearing after loading a Blueprint, which could cause an error when selected. • Clearer error messages: Lineup and Blueprint errors now use plain, helpful language instead of technical details. Also included from 1.9.0: More flexibility for your season and less work getting ready for game day. • Scrimmage games: Create and manage scrimmages, build a lineup and track scores without affecting your team record. Choose whether scrimmage innings count toward playing time season totals for players. • Time TBD scheduling: Add games when you know the date but haven’t confirmed first pitch. Set the time later and fill in missing game details when wrapping up. • A cleaner team list: Hide teams individually or select several at once, then bring them back whenever you need them. Your choices only affect your own team list. • Faster player entry: Add player details in one streamlined form and use Save & Add Another to keep building your roster. • Lineup photo fix: Fixed a crash when saving lineup images to Photos.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Coach Joel's Way Pro Monthly
Unlock Pro limits: unlimited teams, members, players.
FAQ
What is Coach Joel’s Way Lineups?
Coach Joel’s Way Lineups is a mobile application designed for youth baseball and softball coaches. It helps create balanced lineups, manage player playing time, and track defensive positions with a focus on fairness and equal opportunities for all players.
How does Coach Joel’s Way Lineups ensure fair playing time?
The app utilizes a fairness-driven algorithm that automatically balances defensive positions and batting orders across games and the entire season. It tracks individual player innings by position and batting appearances to ensure equitable distribution.
Can I print lineups from Coach Joel’s Way Lineups?
Yes, the app allows you to generate clean, printable baseball and softball lineup cards. These can be easily shared with assistant coaches, parents, or league officials for game and practice planning.
Is Coach Joel’s Way Lineups suitable for all youth leagues?
Coach Joel’s Way Lineups is specifically built for youth, recreational, and developmental leagues where fairness, player development, and fun are prioritized over winning at all costs.
What are the subscription options for Coach Joel’s Way Lineups?
Coach Joel’s Way Lineups offers a Pro subscription with monthly ($2.99/P1M) and annual ($29.99/P1Y) plans, providing access to advanced features and full functionality.
How often is Coach Joel’s Way Lineups updated?
The latest version, 1.5.1, was released on June 4, 2026. The app is actively maintained, with a release date of March 28, 2026, indicating ongoing development and improvements.
What devices does Coach Joel’s Way Lineups support?
Coach Joel’s Way Lineups is available for iPhone and iPad, making it accessible for coaches using Apple mobile devices.
What is the age rating for Coach Joel’s Way Lineups?
Coach Joel’s Way Lineups has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for use by coaches of young children's sports teams.







