- Apr 1, 2010
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What I find unusual with this post is it seems most folks, and I may be wrong, are 'dissing' being in the outfield? I have a friend who is a SEC Coach who says his recruiting preference is, pitcher who can REALLY throw in the mid 60s, a stud catcher with a HEAVY bat, then its outfielders. A fast outfielder with a great glove. He says infielders are a dime a dozen especially SS's. The term he used was, "I can swing a dead cat and hit 5 dozen infielders anytime". So if your child is gifted with speed, an eye for the ball and a glove like it has magnets in it teach her to be an outfielder, maybe not a primary position but have her learn to be able to play the position.
DD is trying to develop into option 2 on the list. She has the speed to be a heavy-hitting catcher, lol.
I wish she had the speed to be a great outfielder. Gosh, that would open up all the non-battery positions on the field for her. She was fine taking some innings out in the grass at 10U and below, because she was conscientious about backing up and she hustled, but that's not really enough at 12U and up. It was nerve-racking for her to be out in right last year, knowing that she didn't have the range to play the position well. Thank goodness her new coach is developing several girls as outfielders and doesn't need or want DD out there.
Good grief, I see I didn't say what I had intended to about your daughter! I was trying to make the point that although she doesn't feel very lucky right now, she is fortunate in having the physical gifts which will let her play any position. I know it's hard for her now, not playing her favorite position as much as she would like. However, you never know what will happen down the line.
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