Lefty batting Righty

You mentioned power, speed and lead-off type.  Lots of "if's" here.  If he projects as a true lead-off/speed guy, he will benefit from switching.  If he projects as more a big power kid, he probably won't.  If he doesn't play past HS, it probably won't matter much.  It's tough when dealing with an 11 y.o. with this issue.  It is a great time to switch if you're going to do it but you want to make sure you let him be an 11 y.o. who is having fun playing baseball.  Is this something that is your idea or did he bring it up?

IMO, you probably shouldn't have to "push" anything.  If he is excited about it, work it and see how it goes.

Probably projects more as a lead-off type. We keep it fun and he is very competitive, but it was my idea, not his. I'll introduce it to him and see how it goes. Thanks for the reply.

 

 

Rickey Henderson was a 'pretty decent' leadoff-type guy, who was a lefty who batted right... just sayin'...

What is dominate eye?

 

Bob

Left eye dominant.

Left eye dominant is good for hitting right handed.

 

Bob

Bigger question is can he consistently place bunts down third base line from left? Well-placed bunts + speed = great opportunities to reach base. May teach him to bunt and slap from left and hit more power from right?

Check that...right eye dominant.

Go figure?

But, still hits well from right side.

FL 2016,

 

Here's another consideration for your lefty batting from the left side:

 

Last season son's HS team had a high-level LHP (low 90s) who batted righty. The kid was also an above-average hitter and really enjoyed hitting for himself. However at some point, someone noticed that while batting, his leading elbow (his throwing elbow) was unusually extended and thus vulnerable to inside pitches. All options were considered (elbow guards, new stances, etc..) but in the end everyone decided (right or wrong) that since his future was as a pitcher, he would no longer hit.

Smart decision.

 

Bob