Is the shortage of pitchers just a coach's wish (to have five), or is there really a shortage.
The local message boards are loaded with ads for pitchers, except 10u where everyone wants to be a pitcher.*
I can count three 16u teams who don't have a solid #1. Most 16u play up, so these may be considered the "B" or "C" level so the shortage trickles down. These kids deserve to have a solid season. too, without 10 walks a game.
How is it in your area and the age group you are familiar with?
*To help, I have reached out to rec and HS teams to support teaching new pitchers, even if the young ladies are 12-16. I had several responses for lessons; none are starting from scratch, but they have work to do. Sounds late, but the young ladies are willing.
What do you think?
The local message boards are loaded with ads for pitchers, except 10u where everyone wants to be a pitcher.*
I can count three 16u teams who don't have a solid #1. Most 16u play up, so these may be considered the "B" or "C" level so the shortage trickles down. These kids deserve to have a solid season. too, without 10 walks a game.
How is it in your area and the age group you are familiar with?
*To help, I have reached out to rec and HS teams to support teaching new pitchers, even if the young ladies are 12-16. I had several responses for lessons; none are starting from scratch, but they have work to do. Sounds late, but the young ladies are willing.
What do you think?