Fun right?

Sounds like someone I know. That's the downside to playing in a top program. You should keep in mind that even being pigeon-holed as a pitcher is still playing the game. Remember that there are many kids who would like to be playing at all...just put on the uniform...who got cut or even those kids who made the team but never play at all.

Think about it this way:
As a pitcher pitching once a week, say throwing 4 innings average, facing 4.5 hitters per inning you impact 18 plate appearances. As a hitter playing 5 games in a week, you get 3.5 appearances per game, impacting 17.5 plate appearances. If you are a starting pitcher, hopefully you will get more than 4 innings per game and averaging 3.5 plate appearances is probably high for a hitter in HS game.

My point is that unless you are a catcher, ss, 2b you will have more effect on the outcome of games than most position players. Not to mention that pitchers are the most desireable players on the next level. My advise: If you want to, keep on hitting on your own in case you get the chance on a summer team or something like that.....but most importantly be the best pitcher you can...they must have pigeon-holed you for a reason.

thank you fastballdad, its always nice to get an outsiders point of view.

Just enjoy the game while you have the chance - I would give almost anything to get out there and compete at that level again.

As far as the pitching aspect of practice goes it is up to you to solve that. Just think that your competition is working on their pickoff moves, fielding, and conditioning during their off time. So make the most of that time so when your time is to perform you can make the best of it. Good luck.

Play competitive summer travel with a team that is going to the right tournaments (college scouts attending). Be sure you play positionally if you are good position player and can hit. 90% if not more of your exposure to college coaches and scouts will come during the summer. Also go to a PG showcase if you are ready.

Tuzigoot hit it right on the head.Get onto a good summer team that will be going to exposure tourneys. I believe high school baseball is a stepping stone for quality summer traveling teams.College scouts have more time in summer to see the games. Good luck Righty.

Most scholarship money goes to pitchers.
Pitchers get the biggest percentage.

Division I breakdown by positions and percentages

Pitchers 4.7
Infielders 3.0
Outfielders 2.0
First Basemen 1.0
Catchers 1.0

Total: 11.7

If you perform well as a pitcher you will be compensated in the long run.

Another fact:

85% of all scholarship money available goes to, "the middle players" (Pitchers, Catchers, Second Baseman, Shortstops & Center Fielders)

There are a lot of good pitching instructors use them and work hard during the summer. As you play higher level baseball you will realize how good the pitchers and position players are, it is very difficult to do both. They're a handful of players that can do both with great success.

Keep working hard - It will pay off

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Great information on the scholarship breakdown. Are the percentages the same for D2?

Percentages are roughly the same. However, Division II is only allowed a maximum number of 9.00 scholarships (Division I is 11.7)

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Thank you.