- Mar 31, 2013
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Just curious what the thoughts are out there on this. Yes my daughter is a pitcher and this absolutely aggravates me to pieces. I have notices an aLOT of usssa tourneys this year in kc mo and in okc that you could start a landfill in the pitchers plate holes that exist at many of the tourneys. We drag field, we chalk lines, we ensure bases are secure , but we do absolutely do NOTHING to ensure the 6-8 inch holes in from of the pitchers plates are filled in. Well sometimes they are filled in with 6-8 inches of just powder and you still sink to the bottom of the hole even if it is filled in. I have to say I think this is a safety issue that needs addressed in mo at least. If there was a 6 inch hole in the first base line would that aggravate folks....sure it would , so why are people not taking a little effort to water and compact the hole and dirt in this area . A pitcher should not have to worry about twisting an ankle in a crater when focused on the next pitch... How do you handle this as a pitchers parent who is concerned about safety ? Domyounjust let it go and hope for the best, do you tell the coach to identify it as a safety concern and ask that something be done prior to play? Curious of your thoughts.