Resting Pitchers?

[softballtaxi]

Question to all - you have a pitcher that plays other positions - ie.. 1st base good bat etc..(16U - not that, that makes any difference) but, do you rest her during games she is not pitching or let her play her other favorite?

This gets into the "pigeon hole" syndrome and that is where the 16U comes in. At that level should they be "pigeon holed"?

I am looking for any opinion on this matter just for some perspective. Thanks!

[Tucson]

My DD hurt her shoulder at 16. Thank goodness, she played 1st and OF, or she would have been through.

More often than not though, I bet they are only pitchers by 16.

[cinnaman]

If they can hit I will always find a place for them.

[Martin]

Amen.