What's confusing to me is, the HC likes how I hit. She likes that she has a hitter she can place in the middle of the line up and know that I'll more than likely reach base. I'm far from our team's fastest runner. Don't get me wrong. I'm fast...for a catcher.
The assistant listed as her reason is that she thinks that I'd be better off trying to scratch my way on base and I'm a lefty. I said to her "with all due respect, coach,I think you are wrong. I'm not a speedy girl and I'm more of a power hitter than a slap and run hitter". She felt insulted by what I said but its true. I know there are plenty of girls on our team thats faster than I am.
Props to you for sticking up for yourself. However, be careful how you approach those situations with your coaches. Some don't take kindly to a disagreeing player.
My opinion doesn't really matter, I think it's a mistake to take a good hitter - especially one with power - and try to change her into something that doesn't fit her natural abilities. A "scratch your way on base" (which usually means slap and bunt) kind of hitter needs really good speed. Just being a lefty isn't enough. If that's not one of your strong areas, you have to rely on hitting the ball hard.