Originally Posted by TPM:
FWIW, pitchers ARE usually the best players and have played almost every position. They became pitchers because someone told them that was what they would do, not because they couldnt hit or play the field.
I almost agree with your comment above. I would say that 2 way players ARE usually the best players and played almost every position. At some point, some of those guys become PO's. I see a TON of PO's in all the major tourneys that are PO's because they CAN'T hit well or aren't athletic enough to play any position other than pitcher. They may have a great arm, but it ends there relative to their position/hitting talent compared to position players.
I would say I see more of those than 2 way guys once you hit 16 and older. Ditto at the HS level. There are a large number of players that wouldn't make the team as anything BUT a PO. In some cases, they are a top level pitcher and in others, they are the middle of the bullpen guys.