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I would assume the objective is to make the team. If you don't excel at one position, I would see if there is a particular weak spot and try that one. A Jack of all trades but master of none is a good person to have on the team but will it get you noticed at tryouts? It is definitely acceptable to try all of them but the question you must ask yourself is will that get me on the team. Best of luck.

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Musketeer2010...

Welcome to the HSSBW. You'll love it here!

IMO...talk to the decision makers, the coaches, ask them for advice. I am always impressed with a player who takes the initiative. Who is smart enough to ask. They will certainly have some ideas and suggestions. Often players are switched around - not playing the positions that they want to play, but rather playing the positions that the coaches feel they are best suited for and that the team needs. This occurs often right through college. By asking you will not only get a head start, but being building the all importnt coach/player relationship in a very positive manner.

Good Luck!

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Musketeer2010,

Also, it is probably a good idea to make sure you somehow let them know you can pitch. Even if you are only an average pitcher, teams need a lot more pitchers than any other position, and the coaches may see that they could help you become a better than average pitcher.

Good luck, and let us know how things go!

I have always told my sons.... that you are a twisted ankle away from fame and fortune. My old HS frosh coach told us (35 years ago) "the guy who stays is the guy who plays."

You may not be the biggest, strongest, fastest at baseball right now, but this is a funny game in that kids mature at various speeds. Work hard on your game skills... often the simplest fundamental drills... when your body matures, you can leapfrog over the 12 year old mustachio kings, cuz they're currently getting it done by size and brute alone, and don't realize they have to work on skill sets also.

Bottom line... communicate with the coaches. Listen to Observer44, he's one of our northern Calif "better thinkers". MAKE THE TEAM !!! And stay healthy... and work on your skills.

AcademyDAD with 2 sons playing D1 as we speak.

]Musketeer2010,
First of all, welcome to the HSBBW. Secondly, good luck in high school in becoming the best student you can and the best baseball player you can be.
So, let me tell you slightly different approach that worked for our son. He too is pretty versatile.
When he attended the Stanford All Star camp, they had players take their positions. He watched as 12 went to SS and 1 to 2B. He went to..2B.
In his collegiate wood bat league, when the coach said take your position, he watched. When no one went to 3B, he did. After about 5 balls, the coach asked him if he had ever played there before. Answer..no, but coach I just want to play. Ended up being that summer leagues all star 3B, but boy did he work from that point until the end of the season.
Personally, I think O'44, as usual, is giving you good advice. Wouldn't hurt to also take the position where the other 40 or so don't. My guess is 2B is likely to be a place you might find a home. Baseball, as you progress, gets to be a very hard game when you are trying to play, and play well, at multiple positions. Chances are, you will find more success by focusing your concentration and practice efforts on one position. Hope this helps.

Welcome welcome Musketeer2010 !!!

I love it when we get new people on the HSBBW!!!

I'm going to let the Old Timers take this one. They are good at what they know and will offer you lots of sound advice. Read everyones posts ( you'll hear from lots of people with all kinds of various backgrounds and opinions ) and see which ones best fit you.

Work out hard, study & keep up your grades , stay dedicated, and most of all,..HAVE FUN!!!
If you give 110% all of the time, I'd be willing to bet the coach wont have a hard time figuring out where you fit on the field!

BEST OF LUCK,..and come back and tell us how its going!!