To all who provided insight and feedback on this thread,
Last night my daughter committed to play on her rec tournament team. She and I discussed the pros and cons of each team and I also shared this thread with her. Her decision to stay with the rec team was driven by her desire to win as a contributor in multiple areas and not just as a pitcher. She also agrees that growing her skills in other positions, batting and base running is very important to her continued growth as a player. She told me she does not want to be thought of only as a pitcher. I feel she made the right decision. Once again thank you for your support on this thread.
Sounds like a good move based on the situation and her preference. I have heard of travel teams that, for a significantly reduced fee, will allow a girl to practice with the team, although she does not play in tournaments with them on weekends. If you can find a deal like that, she could work on her skills with some stronger talent and coaching, but still play with her rec team. It would also give her a close-up opportunity to see how she compares to travel ball players, and may open a door for her next season.