My son who is 16 generally like the mid height cleats. He primarily pitches and plays 2B. Any disadvantage in using he mid height cleats as a pt her?
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Just asking...how could it possibly make a difference?
biggerpapi,
I don't disagree, just hadn't seen many players with the mid-height cleats. They offer some more ankle support and I was wondering if that had any impact on a pitcher pushing off.
I don't disagree, just hadn't seen many players with the mid-height cleats. They offer some more ankle support and I was wondering if that had any impact on a pitcher pushing off.
If your son needs the extra ankle support, then go with the mid height cleats. I have heard from a few coaches/recruiters that when they see a player on the baseball field with mid height cleats the first thing that comes to their mind is "does that kid have ankle problems?” Not saying it is a turn off, but may lead to questions. This of course all depends on the level of play and if it even matters to you.
SP_son started wearing mid-height spikes years ago after having some ankle problems. The ankle problem days are long gone, and he wears them now because he is more comfortable in them, and they give him more piece of mind. He is a LHP/1B, and every year he has at least one hot comebacker that catches an ankle, or one collision at 1st where the mid-height shoe buffers the blow. That's all he has needed to reinforce his choice. At the end of the day, this is a personal preference. Whatever he feels the best with is probably the right answer.
quote:Originally posted by southpaw_dad:
SP_son started wearing mid-height spikes years ago after having some ankle problems. The ankle problem days are long gone, and he wears them now because he is more comfortable in them, and they give him more piece of mind. He is a LHP/1B, and every year he has at least one hot comebacker that catches an ankle, or one collision at 1st where the mid-height shoe buffers the blow. That's all he has needed to reinforce his choice. At the end of the day, this is a personal preference. Whatever he feels the best with is probably the right answer.
I tossed a kid this year for deliberately spiking a first baseman as he ran through the bag. He tore a half-dollar-size hole in the top of the back of the player's mids. If he had been wearing lows, I would not have been surprised if his Achilles would have been damaged. Just a thought.