Do parents quietly root for other players who are ahead of their son on the depth chart to flop and screw up so their kid gets the opportunity he might not otherwise get if all goes well?
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If they do its BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD Kharma.
I rooted for them as part of the team that my young 'un could learn from! Then, when son was the "head honcho", I taught him to pass it on! He took the younger guys under wing & gave them everything that was bestowed on him. including an attitude of gratitude.
That's baseball.
That's baseball.
I agree with coach May. I want my son on a GOOD TEAM. I don't want him moving up because the next kid messes up.
No--bad ju ju. If the kid was better he deserves to play. Also want my kid on a competative team. He splits time on his summer team--because the other kid is a great 3B to and it is nice to have him there when my boy pitches!
I'll let you know next year when he is in HS. 
My son starts so I only hope he holds down his position for the season with older players on the bench. So far his position is secure. I have to admit there is one kid I hope fails as long as it doesn't hurt the team. I've felt all along a certain kid on the bench deserves to play over this kid and would help the team more.
Never, never root for another player to fail!
Be prepared if the opportunity to perform presents itself!
Starters better keep working and performing or they will be passed up.
I think this one catches some parents off guard. Sonny has always been better, will always be better...
Ain't always so.
Be prepared if the opportunity to perform presents itself!
Starters better keep working and performing or they will be passed up.
I think this one catches some parents off guard. Sonny has always been better, will always be better...
Ain't always so.