My DD and I was talking last night and she brought up the possibility of not playing HS next year. She is a sophomore this season and a second year starting pitcher on varsity. While she loves playing for the HS, the fact that she only pitches is a huge disappointment. Last year as a freshman she pitched to a good record but the coach would not let any pitcher bat or play another defensive position. This year we have a new head coach and was hoping that his philosophy with his pitching staff was different, but it isn't. My DD has had 10 at bats through 12 games and has a .250 batting average. I know there are different attitudes with the use of the pitchers in a secondary role but for my DD she wants to play. She has the attitude that she is a softball player, not a softball pitcher. The philosophy of pitchers not batting or playing a secondary defensive position is for all his pitchers, not just my DD so I know it isn't a performance issue. There are 3-4 players on the team that have a batting average below .100 and have more than their share of errors.
Anyone else in this situation and what are your thoughts? We have the opportunity to continue playing ASA where she will get more playing time and definitely more at bats. She just isn't sure if that is the best choice.
Anyone else in this situation and what are your thoughts? We have the opportunity to continue playing ASA where she will get more playing time and definitely more at bats. She just isn't sure if that is the best choice.