You have 3 club SS's on a HS team, one a 2017, two are 2018's. All desire to play college ball and they can all hit. Where should the HS coach play them? Which 2018 should be the HS SS?
The 2017 is a SS on his club team, but when matched up against the two 2018's he doesn't have the range, arm, and it's obvious he's a 2B, and likely a D3 2Bman, but with no offers. He's a scrappy hitter. He throws 80 across the IF.
2018 number "ONE" was the SS on HS team at the end of season last year due to the injury of the 2016 SS.
- He is only an IF, does not contribute on the mound. He is the 2B on club, the other 2018 SS is the club SS.
- This player can hit and was in the #1 spot last year on both HS and club; tons of SB's, he's in the right lineup spot.
- He's a defensive equal with the other 2018 SS with similar range and quickness, albeit a weaker arm. He throws 82 across the IF. He's 5'6 155lbs.
Number TWO 2018 SS is the club SS with similar quickness and range
- Throws 90 across the IF.
- He's the 1-2X per week closer on the mound.
- Also a solid hitter, rotates from 2 and 5 spot in both HS and club. He's 5'10 175 and being actively recruited as a SS by a few D1 schools. College coaches are asking why he's not at SS.
Scenario: The HS coach has number ONE 2018 SS at SS, and the number TWO 2018 SS at 3B. Number TWO 2018 feels pigeoned holed stuck at 3B, not many plays, he'd likely contribute more outs at SS with his arm.
Question: As a Coach which 2018 SS would you have at SS for the HS team? The lesser armed number ONE 2018 at SS, OR the stronger armed number TWO 2018 at SS?
Would appreciate any thoughts you guys would have....thanks for your patience reading it, I hope I've laid it out clearly....