Another tough one

Be direct and honest. Let him know you are a team player but would like a shot at another position. Show him you are willing to work hard by getting to practice early or staying late to get extra work. Good luck.

Bring up the fact that you want to contribute to the team and that you can be an asset to the team if you get a chance to play.

Sometimes your actions will speak louder than words---

HUSTLE all the time

All of a sudden "show up" in the outfield during outfield drills.

Do all the little things that will get you noticed

A short story--last fall we played in a tournament where you ran for the catcher automatically-- we had a youngster with us who was our dedicated runner--he was on the base before the umps needed to call him-- the umpires remarked to us about the kids hustle and alertness--if umpires can notice little things like that so will you coach-

Make your presence known at every practice and before every game in warm ups-- it cannot hurt your cause--only help you

EG-18, first of all congrats on making the varsity team this year, obviously if you made that team someone likes what your doing.so all you need to do is to keep on working as hard if not harder, to prove to them why you were broght up to this level, it will work out for you...and him. you'll see good luck.

EG - You've gotten some very good advice. Hustle, Hustle and Hustle some more. Also, how's your bat? All things equal at a position, the kid who can smack is going to win out. I agree with previous advice too, let your coach know you're willing to play wherever he needs you if it will help the team. Keep being supportive of your teammates until you get the chance you're working so hard for.

EG,
As earlier posted nothing will get you more
playing time quicker than a couple of rbi ridden hard hit doubles in the gap! Also a wonder what they will do for team unity.

Work hard in the cages and during BP. Like I told my sons, "Just hit the ball, they'll find a place for you."