@Dadbelly2023 posted:Ever since he was 9 he wanted to be a professional pitcher. I asked him once why. He likes the battle and honestly... Humiliating a batter.
ok great so he is a pitcher at heart and ultimately that is where his future is. That being said staying active in playing a spot, getting swings in being a bigger part of the team at the current level, being HS, he is playing at are good things.
So he makes varsity this year as a 3rd or 4th arm and continues to practice with the players. Over the next few years he should rise in the rotation but also as daily contributor. Ultimately by being 2 way he may make the HS team deeper and better and ultimately the game will tell him when it is time to move to PO. if he is a legit 2-6 hitter my guess is he will be solid 1/8 starter for his JR and SR seasons and move on to pitch in college...if he develops any arm issues he may be thrilled he waited.
Bottom line is you aren't going to be able to force him to do anything but you may be able to help him see a similar but different immediate future.