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Well I wasn't sure where to put this so I put it here. Everyone is telling me that it's now time to focus on one position and work out specifically for that position.

I'm 5'10, 145 maybe, and I'm a RHP/OF. As a pitcher I throw a 2-seam that moves a ton and crusies at 76, a hard breaking slider that stays at 75, a big over-the-top breaking curveball thats around 73, and a change-up that sits at about 65 mostly. I work quick, effectively get ahead of hitters, and pitch to contact. My pitch count usually remains low and I stay in the game for a pretty good amount of time.

As for my OF and hitting characteristics, I'm a left handed hitter, above average speed, pretty good contact. I don't hit for a ton of power but recently have shown strong streaks of power. I drive the ball hard and hit solid line drives and can hit oppo with ease. My stance is quick, good bat speed, and I use my whole body well. I play solid defense with a very strong arm.

My high school coach says he's going to need me on the mound this year while my legion coaches say they could see me as a D1 corner OF. I'm hearing a ton about how I need to pick my spot and work hard at that and go for it but I'm torn between the two. Can anyone give me advice on how to decide, what the recruiters would rather see, what I'm better suited for, etc.? If you need anymore info to determine this I'll try to help as much as I can. Thanks in advance
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Why not continue to work and improve on both?

Pitchers are always in demand, however, you will need to work very hard to improve your velocity to compete for a spot as pitcher only.

Don't let anyone tell you what you have to do, if you play both positions well, let a coach decide. Just keep working hard, that's what is most important. Smile
It sounds like you don't have a preference where you play. That's OK. What's keeping you from playing both positions. Plenty of players are multi-position guys. To modify shortstopmom's tag line just a bit: Play both sports positions until the competition convinces you otherwise!!

...and put your best effort into everything you do.
First you should be thinking about playing and enjoying the game. As for the future, the more positions you play the more marketable you are to college coaches. As a position player you will not be recruited for your position as much as your tools. You could end up playing any position in college regardless of where you play in high school. Some college coaches consider a position player who can also pitch to be two players for the price of one.
Sorry, I'm a junior, class of 2010. I meant to mention that. And I'm not saying that I will stop playing both spots in high school, I was just asking about college.

I realize it would be hard to be a pitcher at the college level with the velo I'm at right now, that's why I was asking. I think I'm quick enough and solid enough to play up the middle in CF, but if I'm not then I don't know if I have enough pop in my bat to play a corner OF spot
I agree with those that indicate that you should continue to enjoy the complete game and contribute at whatever position your coach needs you to.
That said, as a Junior with low velocity and a smaller frame you may find more opportunities as a fielder. You indicate that you have speed and a good glove and have some skills with a bat as well, rather than spend your "self study" time working on a new pitch, you may want to focus on your bat. ou can still contribute on the mound at this level, but to increase your marketability, work on your hitting. And your diet. IMHO.
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