Should Pitcher go to 3rd base after pitching?

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Originally posted by tpm:

That would be the coaches job, wouldn't it?

Haha apparently not. Ironic much?

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Originally posted by Wklink:
Unless he complains about his arm hurting there shouldn't be a problem. How often in 2-3 innings is he going to field and throw the ball? Maybe two or three times.

I don't see a problem. If he is hurting then he should tell the coach. If he doesn't say anything to the coach then it is on him.

Just for the record, a few days ago my son threw about 85 pitches, then went out to play short. I was angry, according to my son his weakest position is shortstop and they keep putting him there

Made several putouts without an error. I don't think the four extra throws he made in the game did anything either way as far as his arm went and probably helped with the cooldown.

I think my son's HS coach does it right, My 2014 bats 4th, plays 3b and is #2 pitcher on team. He is, alos, only player on team that is considered a starting position player that pitches as well. He pitches once a week (usually Tuesday league game). our next game, either Wednesday or Thursday but never both, he dh's. He is considered a potential for either pitcher only (D1) or 2 way (d2, d3, etc.) I realize he will probably only be pitcher or position in college. so does his coach. I appreciate how they handle pitching.

I have learned (as an assist coach on his summer team) how to better handle pitching because of them. I do find it tougher in Summer ball, as you tend to have 4-5 games over a 3 day period