mjg13x posted:I'm a freshman OF with a decent arm but am a pretty awful hitter, which is keeping me out of my JV lineup. I got behind the plate for the first time ever in a rec game the other day and did okay. Is it too late for me to become a catcher?
When you say "awful", what does that mean? Not strong enough to hit the ball hard? Swing and miss too much? Ugly swing?
Have you worked with a hitting coach? If so, what have they suggested you do to improve?
It will be tough to get on the field at any position if you can't hit. Maybe your school puts a premium on catcher defense (more so than offense), but unless you want to pitch, it sounds like becoming a better hitter should be your priority.