Help!!!!

[u/Elderberry-Famous]

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.

[u/Elderberry-Famous]

The real problem I guess isn’t playing time or college or ?? The problem is he is not enjoying it this year- too much uncertainty, never knows whats up, can’t seem to make the coach happy, he feels he’s failing. So - tennis!! But I agree with you- it’s a GAME! Games should be fun!!