Reply to "Freshman Pitchers playing the Varsity Level"

justbaseball10,000+ posts

Bizzle - Congrats. Your son sounds very talented.

I think there are a few things I'd just watch out for as a parent.

* Playing time (ClevelandDad covered it well)...but I agree, trust the coach. Any chance you have a coach willing to talk to you about his plan for your son?

* Upperclassmen parents will watch you in the stands. Stay gracious, more or less quiet...be the most positive supporter possible for the other kids on the team including those competing with your son for playing time.

* Keep a running dialogue with your son...there is a LARGE difference in maturity level of a 15 year old versus an 18 year old. Conversations in the dugout are far different on a HS varsity team than a HS freshman/JV team. Girls, language, Friday night "fun"...you get the idea.

Enjoy! Its a good thing...you asked a good question that addresses a point not often handled well. Good luck.

3/7/101:12 PM

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