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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.

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.

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