Hi Ladies,
I am a new to the message board but not new to baseball. My son came home very discourage with his HS JV baseball coach. My son is a freshman and is use to playing every game on his travel team at either SS or OF he is also the team's closer. Well his HS coach only lets him pitch and then will usually have a DH hit in his place. I have been @ the games and this is generally the coach's philosphy for most of the pitchers except one. The coach has explained to my son that he wants him to rest his arm. Nevertheless, my son does not want to pitch any more. I have to mention he is one of the top pitchers on the HS team in 16 innings he has close to 25 KO's. He is a true athlete who plays for the HS football ans basketball teams also.
He says doesn't not want to get pigeon hole into the role of pitcher only. I have tried to listen and have him handle this himself since his father lives in another state.At the begin of the year the coach said playin time will not be open for discussions. Any advise on how to keep him thinking positive and motivated?
Original Post