We were told when son was a freshman that the next varsity shortstop....Jake, also a freshman....well to quote..."It was always known that Jake would be the next varsity shortstop". Jake was awarded JV SS as a freshman...before tryouts...and then just took over Varsity SS as a junior. He averaged 1 error in 3 plays....and the amazing thing is...he stayed playing SS until he graduated. One parent would shout at the other team to "Hit to the right side" when they were at bat.....but it never changed.....sometimes Jake would be so frustrated with his errors...he'd throw his glove.....got so you felt sorry for him....
One family moved their son to another public high school because of it....problem is they didn't "move"....only rented a room in the new high school attendance area....got found out...and their son had to sit out a year of eligibility.
We decided son's strength was as a hitter...and it would be in his best interest for him to make the most of second base...and concentrate on offense.
Some battles won't be won.....so pick them carefully......
Think the SS was hurt more than helped....and so was team morale.....to this day...and probably for many more....we will never understand why the coach let it happen....so what if the SS's dad taught at the same school as coach?
Politics......everywhere......