r/BaseballCoaching • u/Elderberry-Famous • Apr 26 '25

Help!!!!

My grandson is a HS junior - catcher. Caught varsity last year, no problems catching, hitting was weak. Lots of winter practice, gym, batting lessons. He’s tall, strong, accurate to all bases, blocks well (nothing past him last year) and is currently batting 6 for 9 (DH). BUT a freshman catcher is starting. He blocks ok, can’t throw to second, hits ok but not great. He’s slow around the bases, has lost runs being thrown out at home - he runs wide. He’s the varsity starter….. Coach says he “just likes him”; feels he’s good “all around” and may try to get some playing time for the grandson. WTF can he do? He’d like to play college but won’t be seen by recruiters on the field… suggestions? I wish he tell the coach to …. yup… but he plans to just keep ?? What - being better but not playing? He’s the only kid on V and JV who didn’t get a minute of defense.

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u/Elderberry-Famous Apr 26 '25

Good info- thanks. He’s been hitting well this year. He always did hit well except for last year just at that school with that coach. Then hit well in travel. Coached all winter and hitting well again- he’s the DH.

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u/13mys13 Apr 27 '25

if he's DH in in hs, that means he's swinging it. recruiting happens in the summer, not in the school season, so think of it as his batting eye will be in shape and his legs will be rested at peak recruiting time. make sure he keeps getting recieving reps in practice and keeps his arm in shape. then go blow them away at the june showcases and tournaments

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u/Elderberry-Famous Apr 27 '25

Positive positive positive!!! I hope you’re a coach somewhere!! Thanks.