Here is a dilemma we are encountering and I would like to read the opinions of the fine folks on this board:
Rec-ball league 14u evaluations and draft is coming up soon. As a league, we like to split the pitchers and catchers equitably amongst the teams first, and then draft the rest of the players. In discussions tonight, a manager stated that the 2nd ranked pitcher in the division has told her that she no longer wants to pitch and no amount of persuasion from her or her mother can change her mind. The board has not received any such indication from the player or the player's mother. I have heard of some leagues placing restrictions on such players, up to and including prohibiting them from pitching in that season if they go into the draft as a non-pitcher as a way to prevent managers from manipulating the draft. What are your opinions on this?
Rec-ball league 14u evaluations and draft is coming up soon. As a league, we like to split the pitchers and catchers equitably amongst the teams first, and then draft the rest of the players. In discussions tonight, a manager stated that the 2nd ranked pitcher in the division has told her that she no longer wants to pitch and no amount of persuasion from her or her mother can change her mind. The board has not received any such indication from the player or the player's mother. I have heard of some leagues placing restrictions on such players, up to and including prohibiting them from pitching in that season if they go into the draft as a non-pitcher as a way to prevent managers from manipulating the draft. What are your opinions on this?