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I tried out for my high school baseball team for the first time this year as a senior. I have played rec baseball but hadn't been a part of the school program because i play football and basketball too, and beach volleyball during summer. This year, I came to tryout, and (not bragging) and was one of the top 5 players at the tryout, and the captains told me i probably locked up a starting spot already.
However, the coach cut me because he claimed he didn't feel right putting me on ahead of players that had been a part of the program for their whole high school career, in JV or whatever. I was pissed, but honestly don't know if agree or not, whats ur take or what would you have done?

2007-02-22 04:51:10 · 13 answers · asked by tmapes 3 in Sports Baseball

13 answers

Been there done that - earlier, I moved to another state and school for my sophomore year and was told the same thing. Even though the previous year I was a starting pitcher on JV that went unbeaten and I was named all city and almost rode the pine on varsity as a freshman. I was pissed and wanted to move to a rival school that would play me. But a family friend talked me into playing in another league that was more competitive and the coaching was better. I just wanted to play and didn't care where. After high school (as a senior I was recruited by and invited to join the Expos farm system - but I wasn't THAT good) I played some junior college and found that what I really liked was playing and it didn't matter where. I took that experience and for the next 11 years took players like you into highly competitive and instructional leagues, I even recruited from the local high school teams and took some of their top players. My teams were highly scouted - the scouts knew the players were actually coached better than any high school in the area. The teams produced several major league players and a whole lot of fun.
Here is what I learned:
1) The coaches didn't know that much about baseball, they were mostly all-in-one coach types - you know, the assistant football coach who didn't have anything else to do in the spring.
2) Knew they wouldn't be fired and had no pressure to win and in general didn't give a rat's a$$ if it was a losing season.
3) There are better places to play where the coaches care about winning and playing the game correctly.
4) It didn't hurt my chances at advancing to another level.
5) If it hadn't happened, I may not have spent 11 years working with kids and teaching them correctly.

I don't know where you live but check into Babe Ruth or Cal Ripken baseball in addtion to little league. And just play.

2007-02-22 06:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by EnormusJ69 5 · 0 0

I think that's bullshit. It shouldn't matter how long you played, if he wasn't planning on picking up any new players, he shouldn't have had a tryout. If a coach really wanted to win, he'd make a team full of the best players out there. How long a player has played shouldn't matter. If these guys can't handle getting benched over someone that's better than them, they need to find something else to do or grow up and get over it. If I were you I would be mad but I really wouldn't want to play for a coach like that anyway because he obviously doesn't play to win.

2007-02-22 13:49:45 · answer #2 · answered by Nicki 2 · 0 0

that coach is an idiot. If you can instantly make the team better and are willing to work hard during the season than there should be no excuse. I would go to the principle and explain to him or her that if that was the policy than they should have told you in the beggining and not wasted your time. Better yet, ask them what is the use of tryouts if at any time the coach can show bias . And if you really want to push the issue, have one of your parents call the principle. That usually will create some movement.

2007-02-23 14:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by Josue L 1 · 0 0

Well kid, it is a difficult situation for a coach.Obviously, you have a lot of talent. I would recomend that you keep your head[this will help show the coach that you CAN keep your head] and I would go and talk to him and the team. When I was in school nobody minded to much that they had to ride the pine so that a gifted athlete could take the field in his place. Good for the team ya know? keep it in mind, all your buddies and the coach want to do whatever it takes to win! To me, it isn't very fair to keep someone off the team over something as dumb as this. Your coach needs to do just that, COACH! I hope that I have helped you and good luck to you and your team!!

2007-02-22 17:32:47 · answer #4 · answered by dinging53 2 · 0 0

If what you say is true - you got hosed. It does not matter that you have not played in school yet. What about a kid who tries out his freshman year, and does not make that team. He works hard all year to get better, and the next year does not make the team because he was not on the team the year before. This is crap from a coach who deserves to get canned in my opinion. I would bring this up with the school board as discrimination.

2007-02-22 14:21:39 · answer #5 · answered by That's what she said 5 · 0 0

I think there are two sides to every story.

But, if your situation is 100% honest, I'd say I'd have gone to the coach and persisted more. Surely you could've convinced him to keep you on the roster. I tried out for the first time my senior year (years ago) and I made it, but didn't start for the same reason. My teamates ended up convincing the coach to let me play more, which was really cool.

If you're a team player and have the right attitude it shows, believe me.

2007-02-22 13:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by Adam C 4 · 0 0

Depends on the coach. I am a highschool Junior and my coash personally will start the best 9 guys he can. If you have talent you should have made the team, maybe sat he first game or two. After that you need to earn time at practice, but getting cut is pretty rough

2007-02-24 03:18:41 · answer #7 · answered by M. Heffner 4 · 0 0

Coach is a piece of crap. You should have told him if you want to have the best chance to win, you shouldn't cut me. Its all Politics. There was probably a hidden agenda there or he did want to deal with parents. I mean I can understand the fact you are a senior and it might not be fair but really is life Fair? No. He should have let you play. When your good your good. It isnt your fault.

2007-02-22 15:39:46 · answer #8 · answered by detfan12_2000 3 · 0 0

That is just wrong.
Not only were you robbed of a spot on the team, but the team was robbed of your abilities. This coach obviously doesn't care about winning and he's probably afraid of dealing with parents. Yeah, look into different leagues, that's BS.

2007-02-22 16:28:04 · answer #9 · answered by JenJen 3 · 0 0

i have never played organized baseball before, but i'm planning on trying out for the school team as a high school junior next week. there are over 60 people trying out for 32 spots, and i think i have a shot. i hope what happened to you dosen't happen to me.

but for your question, i think you should have made the team. if your good enough it shouldn't matter about seniority.

2007-02-22 13:30:26 · answer #10 · answered by mets2175 1 · 0 0

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