- Oct 3, 2019
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I understand the theories behind whether to sit the bench on Varsity or enjoy more playing time on JV. But I wonder what value that playing time provides when you’re facing freshmen pitchers that you already had success with last year as a freshman? Isn’t playing in less challenging situations just glorified practice? Doesn’t real growth happen during intensive practice and being coached by long time Varsity coaches over a JV coaching staff that literally changes every year? Is it just a myth that playing time on JV is more valuable than the overall Varsity experience? I happen to believe that immersion in the mindset of a Varsity level team has its place and is much more likely to instill drive and confidence while being among college committed seniors. Am I way off here? Yeah, it will be painful sitting the bench but she’s been told she would get pinch running duties at least. They just don’t want that to be all she gets. I say, work hard, learn and take your chances with playing time. Of course it’s her decision to make but my perception is, going back to JV is going backwards.