baseball coach hits boys with pitches, convicted of assault.

[Amy in AZ.]

Here is a real idiot. I hope that I raised my kids to stand up for themselves in a situation like this.

Y! SPORTS

 

[James Smith]

Here is a real idiot.

Yep

Glad to see him get some jail time, I bet he still does not think he did anything wrong.

 

[Classof2020]

A lot of baseball coaches just got nervous because I know for a fact that that happens and I've seen it. This story definitely sounds over the top from what I know of - must have been a lot harder and intense. But some guys are sweating with this story coming out.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

This story reminds me to make certain that my grandchildren know to stand up for themselves, if something just seems wrong. I wonder if the coach was picking on some kids that didn't know how to play, very well?

 

[Sweet Lou]

I've thrown balls at kids to get them used to getting hit. But I do it with tennis balls or whiffle balls and don't throw near full speed.

No I have hit a batter or two in practice and even in coach pitch (hangs head in shame) but they were not intentional.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Sweet Lou, We all know that you can throw 60-80, any time, you want to. (I would like to see that yokel (in the story) try to throw anywhere near 80mph.)

 

[Sweet Lou]

I don't think I've come close to 80 in over 20 years.

 

[coach james]

That guy had better hope he gets his jail time in isolation and not general population ... Big Bubba is going to put a hurt on him every day otherwise

 

[JJsqueeze]

I've tossed a ball underhand to a catchers/infielders facemask before to show them to trust their equipment (and because turning their head or pulling up their head actually exposes the neck and/or throat). Big difference between a 60mph fastball, but it does make me question my technique.

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

Only in Texas