Reply to "Catcher AND Pitcher...is that a problem?"

CaCO3Girl10,000+ posts

Originally Posted by Coach Rick:

Yes, I was referring to the player with college aspirations/ potential. At 12-13 yo, anyone/ everyone who can throw strikes is a pitcher while playing other positions. And that's OK...

But, around 14-16 a player's strengths become apparent. That's the time to focus/ invest in that position. If you believe your future is pitching, then train that way. If not, stay off the mound!!

As a coach, you want each player to advance to the next level. A school is only as good as its graduates... same with a coach.

Okay, for arguments sake, how does a 15 year old who is throwing 80+ kindly tell the coach he would rather stay off the mound?

2/6/152:39 PM

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