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the counter point being, unless you have a bunch of pitching, why are you putting them in danger of injuries at the plate or on basepaths????
the counter point being, unless you have a bunch of pitching, why are you putting them in danger of injuries at the plate or on basepaths????
DD's college team - the top 2 pitchers hit and also field when they are not pitching. As they should
I didn't read the responses, so you may already have this advice. If you need to seriously consider leaving a team then you (almost always) need to leave the team. She isn't getting enough time where she is. That answers your main question and everything else is really ancillary.Here’s the situation:
First year 16U playing 18U showcase. DD is a pitcher and came to the team use to splitting defensive time when not pitching. Only left last team because the coaching staff decided to call it quits - they were an excellent team.
On new team she’s 1 of 3 pitchers and after all is said and done pitched 25% of the innings with mixed results. Some very good games some games difficult to watch. Virtually zero time in her second and third positions. I’m not pointing fingers but can’t ignore coaches kids play them both.
Hitting wise she received 25% of plate appearances of what the everyday starters received even though she outperformed half the team in avg and obp. On her last team she was allowed to hit maybe 80% of the time and rewarded them with above average results - top five in avg and obp. Of course this was 14U but a high level performing team. Coaches kids received almost 100% of possible plate appearances despite lackluster performance. Again, I get it…you put the time in coaching that counts for something but, you know.
I’m not afraid to tell DD it’s time to get to work and fight for a spot, but, I also know that in life there are times when the situation suggests it’s time to go. We’re not bitter at all, just trying to make an informed decision. She has aspirations of playing college ball (D2/D3 - most likely D3). I believe she can do it if she keeps working as hard as she does - weekly hitting and pitching lessons and nightly bullpens. When it comes to general athleticism I’d say she was average but always seems to show up defensively when given the opportunity.
Thought I would ask the opinion of this esteemed group.
So what say you? Stay or go and why?