Outfielders

quincy said:

Never heard the term outies before, not sure I would allow it to be used. Depends on how it is said I guess.

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They are called Innies and Outies. I first heard that term at a college camp. When DD catcher calls out commands to the fielders she address the players as Innies and Outies. I now hear it from TB coaches and other players as well. Maybe it will catch on in the Chicago area if you start using that terminology!!! Give it a try and report back in few months.

Orange Socks said:

They are called Innies and Outies. I first heard that term at a college camp. When DD catcher calls out commands to the fielders she address the players as Innies and Outies. I now hear it from TB coaches and other players as well. Maybe it will catch on in the Chicago area if you start using that terminology!!! Give it a try and report back in few months.

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I am worried the parents will think it has something to do with LTBG.

Pop time 44 said:

I absolutely agree that a player should learn all positions! I'm just saying that she isn't as confident in the OF because she doesn't play there much. She'll do it if asked no problem. Sometimes she just overthinks.


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Playing OF in games did not get interesting until DD hit 12U but mostly 14U and up. 8U and 10U being an OF in game was no fun.

My DD2 was playing rec ball this past spring and summer. She desperately wanted to play third, there were two other girls of equal skill on her team. At the first game of the summer season the HC put her in center, he felt she was the most reliable OF. She made three great catches, by rec ball standards, to the point the HC ran onto the field to hug her after she caught a fly ball for a crucial third out one inning. After that game I told her with her great plays in the outfield, she ensured she would be playing OF for the summer. She did, and found it so boring she decided she wanted to try pitching, her HC had been encouraging her to pitch since the beginning of June.

That is another story.

These catches are what are so exciting!

quincy said:

I am worried the parents will think it has something to do with LTBG.

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We have a belly button thread mixed with an outfielding thread?

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KPower said:

These catches are what are so exciting!

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You are so right.

OK, I'm going to say it ...

OF is less fun than IF (to most)

OF is less important than IF (always)

OF is easier to master than IF (to most)

OF is a better place to hide a weaker fielder than IF (most of the time)

The idea that infielders cost you bases and outfielders cost you runs is a spin job.

That doesn't mean OF is not important, or that it's easy, or that anybody can do it. All defensive positions are important, and all can win or lose the game.

But having a solid infield is a bigger priority on every team.

I mean, have you ever known a team looking for a great-fielding corner outfielder?

CoogansBluff said:

I mean, have you ever known a team looking for a great-fielding corner outfielder?

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Exactly. DD1 college experience - a great outfielder still needs to earn their spot with their bat - not glove. I've also seen that choice (bat over glove) cost team moving past super regionals. Infielder turned RF couldn't track the few balls that got there. I think some pitchers' perspective might choose the OF over IF. If she's missing her spots - or experiencing the strike zone squeeze - where is she most vulnerable? In our case - OF.


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Off the subject, but this thread reminds me of how many teams put a terrible fielder at 1B. You can live without a great one, but low throws that get missed or turning a potential 3-6-3 DP into 1st and 3rd. Doubles down the line that should be ground outs, The list goes on and on. Not to mention if the fielders don't trust that person they won't take a chance on an off balance throw. Foul popups that can be caught that are just strikes.