Reply to "When did your son make/start varsity?"

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Originally posted by TPM:
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Originally posted by gap2gap:
Son is trying out as a Freshmen this spring. He has a great shot at making vasity as Pitcher. I am concerned though that he will pitch only and not get many, if any, at bats. I know that making varsity would boast his confidence, but it may hinder his overall development. Any thoughts?

I am a firm beleiver that as freshman, regardless of talent, or team needs, the player should be placed on JV and pitchers should still be in the line up or playing other positions when not pitching. There is no need for 14,15 year olds to be playing against 17,18 year olds. There is no need for 14,15 year olds to be sitting the bench either.

JMO.

TPM, I always had a freshman make the varsity team. My rule, if they are on the team, they have to play. If they are a pitcher, they have to have JV time at their other position. That the only fair way to go.

12/18/1010:24 PM

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