Pretty sure her fate was determined before she stepped on the field.
Based on her spot in the batting order?
Pretty sure her fate was determined before she stepped on the field.
Agreed. I have always preferred to use a hitter with some speed and good OBP in the last spot. A few times, it's been a former #1 or #2 who is struggling a little. The reduced "pressure" of a low spot in the lineup can sometimes be helpful for finding their groove again.
Tell me if I'm reading to much into this. DD is attending a tournament for the sake of trying out for a team. Two games in and she is 'slotted' last in the batting lineup. If you bring a kid in to look at them wouldn't you want them to get several plate appearances so that you can get a better idea if they can hit?
Yea because the established players in the team that have been working their butts off rreally appreciate bringing in a guest player and putting them in the #4 spot! Last spot is where they belong sorry to sound harsh but I have a pet peeve when orgs are more interested in recruiting players than growing and keeping the talent they do have...
If my kid is playing as a guest my expectation is she will bat last. If she doesnt I would be questioning the integrity of the coach and org specially if its her first guest appearance on that team...