Originally Posted by Jim T.:
The conversation was had prior to the season. No offense taken from prior comments. In an ideal world, my son would have told him no but it's not about him speaking up for himself. Like many competitive kids, he won't admit he's too tired or doesn't have it. The coach should not rely on the kid to be honest about that. Major league and college coaches don't leave it up to the pitcher in most cases.
The yelling occurred because he was trying to force a bad decision and rationalize it. I was less upset about the exchange last night. My son agreed when he got home that he should have come out when he did. He had no idea he threw many pitches. I'm more concerned that he will disregard counts when I'm not there.
The yelling occurred because he was trying to force a bad decision and rationalize it. I was less upset about the exchange last night. My son agreed when he got home that he should have come out when he did. He had no idea he threw many pitches. I'm more concerned that he will disregard counts when I'm not there.
If you have already had the conversation and he is blowing through the stop sign then he is 100% in the wrong. And while it may be justified for you to yell at him from the stands you would make yourself look a lot better going to the dugout and handling it quietly. My dad was living proof that you could be just as forceful in a low tone as yelling. Of course his popeye forearms also spoke rather loudly!