As I look back, I realize that the criteria for being recruited as a pitcher are completely different than that of a position player. Pitchers join a staff and build their worth as they go. Pitchers are expected to have good days and not so good days. But when it comes to a position player, one player usually earns the right to play that position and owns that position until he does something to lose it. There is no rotation. There is no “staff”. Normally there is one starter and there are those that want to be starters. It’s more of a black and white issue. (Understand that some coaches do platoon at some positions) Pitchers are given more “chances” along the way while some very good position players can get stuck behind another player. So, if you’re being recruited as a position player it’s imperative you check the roster and ask if there are other players being recruited for that position. Determine your fit. Your ability to play more than one position could be an asset as a position player. On the other hand I think pitchers benefit by having other good pitchers on their staff as long as the overall number of pitchers is reasonable. Pitchers compliment each other by allowing each to showcase his strengths. If you’re the only good pitcher on the staff then your opponents will always save their “best” for you and that hurts your W-L. You have to have a good starter to provide opportunities for the closers and you have to have a good closer to protect “your” wins if you’re a starter. I think your position is a very important variable when being recruited ..... Your thoughts?
Fungo
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