bacdorslider posted:I tell mine to work as hard as he can, be ready when his names called .... that's all he can do.... performance is the key....
CONFUSED2023,
The above is the best advice that you can give your son.
A lot can depend on the conference the program is in as well as how competitive midweek games are. More than likely the coaches have an idea who will be the weekend/weekday starters and closer and maybe everyone in between. But there still is spring practice. Things change. Always. Some coaches don't like to add up a lot of innings for freshman. Some dont care. It definetly all comes down to performance for everyone.
I remember something Jack Leggett said in an interview. He said, that it usually takes about 20-23 games before all parts are in place. That seems like a long time, but roles are forever changing in this game. You want to know something, he was right!
Be supportive, don't worry and enjoy the ride.