How many pitchers is too many?

[djcarter1966]

^^^^^^LoL this is classic

 

[BobInMadison]

When DD 3 joined her current team, the coach was very clear that there would be two #1 pitchers on the team. She has pitched over 50% if the innings so far, but that is partly because the other starter was injured for a while. The other starter had pitched most innings since her return, and DD 3 pitched most innings before the other girl was injured.
I was disappointed that the #3 pitcher didn't get more innings when one of the starters was injured. DD 3 doesn't like having to completely carry a team.
Poor #4 pitcher hasn't seen the circle. The #4 pitcher could've been the starter on her old team. She was warned she would only be an emergency pitcher.

 

[KPower]

OP here...

So...sounds like it could work out...but I still have my doubts.
DD's friend was the #1 pitcher on her old team.
As was one of the other new pitchers who just came to this new team.
The 2 returning pitchers were #1 and #2 interchangeably depending on the day.

I think any one of these girls could be the #1 on any other team. I find it had to believe they will all be happy at the end of the day on this this particular team. If they were all #1 is it going to be a tough pill to swallow when they are now not #1.

 

[djcarter1966]

OP here...

So...sounds like it could work out...but I still have my doubts.
DD's friend was the #1 pitcher on her old team.
As was one of the other new pitchers who just came to this new team.
The 2 returning pitchers were #1 and #2 interchangeably depending on the day.

I think any one of these girls could be the #1 on any other team. I find it had to believe they will all be happy at the end of the day on this this particular team. If they were all #1 is it going to be a tough pill to swallow when they are now not #1.

Not being #1 probably won't be that bad assuming it becomes evident #1 really deserves it...what is going to be really hard is the realization that you are #4!

 

[chinamigarden]

Disclaimer - my DD is NOT a pitcher. I'm just an outside observer...one of DD's friends just left her team to go to this team...

1st yr 14U Team has 4 pitchers who all think they will be the #1...what are the chances this is going to work out well? They are all very good pitchers.

1 is not enough and 2 is too many.

 

[nanoip]

@KPower ; wow, all the great information and conversations that are buried on this site. It’s such a great source for parents and pitchers to go to not just for instructional info, but just advice and perspective.

I really have to ask now after reading this thread- and I realize that the end of this season was 5 years ago!!— how did that season play out. Was 4 pitchers too many, just enough, or did you end up needing more?


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[jsoftballcoach]

@KPower ; wow, all the great information and conversations that are buried on this site. It’s such a great source for parents and pitchers to go to not just for instructional info, but just advice and perspective.

I really have to ask now after reading this thread- and I realize that the end of this season was 5 years ago!!— how did that season play out. Was 4 pitchers too many, just enough, or did you end up needing more?


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No team needs more than 4.

DDs team, who was one of the better 18U teams in the country ( top 5 Colorado PP, 3rd place tcs nationals championship bracket, 3rd place PGF premier finish ) had 3 pitchers, and a guest for Pgf. I have to say, the guest for pgf was a blessing, but I would be surprised to see 4 top flight pitchers on the same team.

If you are #1, or #2, great. Plenty of innings to go around, and the hot hand gets the nod. Fair and no issue there. Being the #3 is tough, especially if you are good. Can’t imagine a good pitcher willing to be #4.

2 is not enough, 3 is about right, if you have #4 and they can contribute, then you are in a very good place.


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[jsoftballcoach]

@KPower ; wow, all the great information and conversations that are buried on this site. It’s such a great source for parents and pitchers to go to not just for instructional info, but just advice and perspective.

I really have to ask now after reading this thread- and I realize that the end of this season was 5 years ago!!— how did that season play out. Was 4 pitchers too many, just enough, or did you end up needing more?


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No team needs more than 4.

DDs team, who was one of the better 18U teams in the country ( top 5 Colorado PP, 3rd place tcs nationals championship bracket, 3rd place PGF premier finish ) had 3 pitchers, and a guest for Pgf. I have to say, the guest for pgf was a blessing, but I would be surprised to see 4 top flight pitchers on the same team.

If you are #1, or #2, great. Plenty of innings to go around, and the hot hand gets the nod. Fair and no issue there. Being the #3 is tough, especially if you are good. Can’t imagine a good pitcher willing to be #4.

2 is not enough, 3 is about right, if you have #4 and they can contribute, then you are in a very good place.


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[angispeds]

3 is perfect. 4 is good for older teams if they are all top flight and if 3 and especially 4 can play and hit. 16s and 18s when you have lots of camps and visits 4 can be helpful


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[lostcreek1]

Not sure how many is to many, but I can tell you two is not enough.