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Let me begin with the fact that these four guys who PBR has ranked as top pitchers for 2022 class in Kentucky are definitely better than what you are describing and I'm assuming the kid you are talking about is one of these. 

Paducah Tilghman LHP Justin West, another early Louisville commit, occupies the No. 2 spot. The 6-foot-3, 160 pound lefty is just scratching the surface of how good he will be as he fills in his frame. West can really pitch, showing pinpoint command of his fastball/curveball mix. The hand speed on his curveball that produces 2300-2400 RPM spin rates is an indicator that additional velocity is just around the corner for the top lefty in the class.

Lawrence County LHP Bryce Blevins, who committed to Kentucky early last summer, is in the No. 3 spot. Blevins has run his fastball up to 86 mph and possesses a swing-and-miss 72-74 mph breaking ball to go along with feel for a mid-70’s changeup.

Danville RHP Jack Simpson checks in at No. 4 after a strong showing at the Preseason All-State Showcase that saw him make a big jump in velocity. At 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, Simpson has an ideal pitcher’s frame and routinely sat 87-88 mph T89 in his bullpen. Add to that a solid 70-73 mph curveball and 75-77 changeup and Simpson has vaulted himself into the top-ranked right-hander in the class. Simpson is currently uncommitted.

Franklin County RHP Bennett Myers rounds out the top five. The 6-foot-3, 194 pound righty pounds the strike zone with an effective three-pitch mix. His fastball has topped at 86, and the curveball, which has always displayed good depth and spin, has gotten harder at 67-69. Myers also shows good feel for his 73-75 mph changeup. Myers is currently uncommitted.

Don't see how a Louisville and a Kentucky commit can be seen as not good pitchers.

BTW, coaches or scouts don't care how long a kid can pitch.  If you and your son are as unhappy as you sound, you definitely need to find a new team.  Why would you pay big money to be miserable?  But you need to be honest and when you are looking for a college, you need to find one that the coach is approachable and tells his players good job, which many do not.  Good luck. 

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