Skip to main content

12 replies

Pitchers being abused

NelsonGordNelsonGord100+ posts
Guys (and gals),

Here are my thoughts on this past weekend:

We lost in the championship game of a 15U tournament 10-8.

Most of the guys on our team pitch for their HS summer league teams and either pitched a lot at the end of last week or are scheduled to throw Mon/Tuesday of this week.

I asked each kid individually what he wanted to do and how much they felt comfortable throwing. 3 guys said they could throw 30 pitches each. They threw 31, 31, and 30 respectively. If I would have stuck with my starting pitcher (who is supposed to throw for his HS on Tuesday) we would have coasted through the game, but I did what I said I was going to do and stayed true to my word.

The kid on the other team threw a complete game and threw over 150 pitches, which is beyond comprehension for a 15U player.

I will sleep easy tonight knowing I did the right thing.

They have a 1st place trophy. I have peace of mind knowing I put the kids first, and respected their bodies.

Delayed gratification ... I know the good we are doing now will pay itself back ten fold over time. Is that faith?
Owner - Play Ball USA Head Baseball Coach - Notre Dame College Prep
Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

LD LWN Dad100+ posts
I know tht you already know this, but you did the right thing. I have seen high school coaches this year leave kids in that were just shot. It just makes me wonder how they got the job in the first place.

Our high school team has posted pitch counts were game on the web. THis way the kids can double check what they threw. The tournament team coaches are asking what they have done and what is expected. This is just not 2012's team but others that his team mates are playing on.

Is there a loation for us to report, i'd prefer to make good use of a BESR, for these so called coaches?
Mike FMike F100+ posts
quote:
Originally posted by NelsonGord:
Delayed gratification ... I know the good we are doing now will pay itself back ten fold over time. Is that faith?


It's not faith...it's the way everyone should be doing it. If they aren't, they should be doing something else.

Not only did you protect your starter's arm, but you also gave two other kids an opportunity to pitch in a championship game.

It seems to me that you have your priorities in place. Keep it up, Coach.
B 2bagger1,000+ posts
Nice job Coach Gord I sure beleive you did the right thing with how you handle your pitchers and looking out for their health over bring home the trophy.

With that being said I have seen less of the abuse in travel ball than some areas. I know I have posted on here in the past when high school sophmore goes 169 pitches in an outing or throws 14 innings in a couple days at the high school or legion level. Even watch college coaches that catch a kid all game and then throw him in releif for 3 innings in the same extra inning game. Seems to me it took a Dad going into the dugout around here a few years ago to stop a high school coach from putting his son in harms way.

It all amazes me but what really amazes me and when you mention this on the main site here and you get ripped for commenting that this is not healthy on the players.

Glad to see a coach looking out for the health and development of all his players!
Last edited by 2bagger
M MarkSoMember
Hats off to you Nelson! You run a quality program!

As mentioned above, I've seen more abuse in HS baseball than in travel but it has always been a persistent problem. We need to educate both our players to speak up and let ALL of their coaches know their pitch counts AND whether they have "sore arms". ...and coaches need to know that their players are playing on multiple teams and need to actively talk to their players about their physical condition.

You'll now be able to see it both sides -- congratulations on your new position at ND! Smile

Add Reply

Post
.

Membership Required

We're sorry. You must be signed in to continue. Sign In or Register
×
Are you sure you want to remove from your Block List?
×
Loading...
×
When you block a person, they can no longer invite you to a private message or post to your profile wall. Replies and comments they make will be collapsed/hidden by default. Finally, you'll never receive email notifications about content they create or likes they designate for your content.
Note: if you proceed, you will no longer be following .
×
Advanced Search
Advanced Search
Link copied to your clipboard.
×