- Jul 29, 2016
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So much for a consensus. I've got
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Just to clarify. My daughter wants to catch, but what she wants more is to play. Also, she doesn't need softball to go to a good school, and will not consider "settling" on anything less than the best education-wise so she can go and play softball. Having said that, she would really like to play in college.
The recruit pool gets VERY crowded at 1st base and if you want a Mid level D1 scholarship as a 1st baseman you better be able to knock the cover off the ball on a regular basis.
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Catching on the resume opens doors!
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Unless your daughter becomes a super stud catcher, her position really doesn't mater. I would go with the local team and not worry about her not catching.
Just to clarify. My daughter wants to catch, but what she wants more is to play. Also, she doesn't need softball to go to a good school, and will not consider "settling" on anything less than the best education-wise so she can go and play softball. Having said that, she would really like to play in college.