Dadof3 posted:Based on the above, do cif not really even get looked at? I know my son is still far out, but should myself and others in my position "encourage" their sons to try different positions other then 1b and 3b? While my son isn't the fastest he has gotten faster. I don't need to worry about 60 time yet, but I am just looking down the road in a couple of years to when he plays in HS (the good Lord willing!)
IMO there is always a place for a good corner infielder. However, he has to be a really good hitter. And it helps if he can play both corners well. I would lean toward your son playing the position(s) that is natural to him as opposed to a position change for the purpose of potential recruitment. The one exception to my last statement would have to do with the catcher position. There always seems to be a shortage of really good catchers. If your son can (and wants to) play that position, and he has the feet to be good at it, then you might think hard about that.