peterwu27 posted:#1 Assistant Coach posted:peterwu27 posted:#1 Assistant Coach posted:As a JV coach I am always amazed at how few hands go up on day #1 of tryouts as to "Who plays catcher?" Out of 25-30 guys looking to make an 18-man roster, maybe.........maybe 3 raise their hand.
I usually then quip, "Ok....you just made the team." Of those 3 usually only 2 are legit, experienced catchers. And obviously we will need those 2.
But the third guy, the one who has never even worn a catcher's mask or glove? I definitely want him because he is working smart, he is hustling, he is being available, he is willing to learn, he is willing to go out of his comfort zone to do whatever it takes to make the team.
That's a guy I definitely want. So YES, you should catch.
Hey man I did all those things during the tryouts, I was the only one that was doing whatever I have to to make the team, and then I got cut. Don't know what I should do now.
Now I know what you are doing wrong.
Don't call me "Man."
Yes, coach.
Too late.
You're cut.