This is primarily a question regarding HS freshman. There are a lot of FB and Twitter posts over the last few weeks showing a lot of HS freshman winning HS softball district awards (newcomer of the year, pitcher of the year, catcher of the year, offensive MVP, defensive MVP, 1st team, 2nd team, etc). These are all talented players receiving well deserved recognitions. However, most of these girls then go play 14u travel ball all summer instead of playing against a majority of HS aged athletes in 16u.
To me that seems like playing down (even though they are age eligible).
What are the advantages or disadvantages?
(this is not a debate about the age eligibility changes coming soon).
To me that seems like playing down (even though they are age eligible).
What are the advantages or disadvantages?
(this is not a debate about the age eligibility changes coming soon).