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Hey Meads,

Not enough background for anyone to do much but speculate but I'll throw out a few things to consider...

  You have mostly referred to your son as a RHP.  He is leading the team in IP, so it can't be all that bad.  Those coaches are the ones that make the decision who throws.

Also, plenty of coaches for this age group and up are not necessarily rah-rah, at-a-boy praise types.  Sometimes, if a coach knows a kid can take it, he may throw out more critical feedback in effort to try to get the most out of a player.  Don't know if that applies here.  The only thing you said (or implied) that might be of particular concern is if the coach is not engaged in giving son direction with regard to his pursuit of playing at the next level.  Usually, a travel team is formed at least in part to advance that pursuit.  Again, we don't know enough background.  Also don't know what discussions have taken place or how close your son is to being ready.  Is he already being recruited? 

As far as the coaches talking about the other pitcher, if he is going to be the #1 pitcher in the state, OF COURSE they are going to be talking about him a lot.  If that speculation is true, it really doesn't matter if his numbers over a short 9+ innings sample aren't great.  They are still gonna be excited to have him and they're gonna talk.  You should be happy he's on the team... it could mean there will be more RC's hanging around that will happen to see your kid throw.

As far as finding a new team, gather advice, do research on other options and make a level-headed decision.  Do keep in mind that you said his teammates are great.

The rest of the stuff, you really need to let go.  The player will succeed, earn playing time, advance to the next level, etc., based on his skill set, work ethic and character... but mostly skill set.   The fact that another player's dad twisted a few stats against him along the way is going to be a complete nothingburger in the long run.  Seriously.  LET IT GO.  You are robbing yourself of really enjoying the ride and you only get one go-around.  In fact, if that's how you are going to use your scorekeeping info, you may want to give serious consideration to retiring your pencil  

Last edited by cabbagedad
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