Where's all the pitcher's? Where to start...
- In a line-up, there are at least 9 spots for hitters, 1 spot for a pitcher. The odds of being a hitter are greater than being a pitcher. Therefore, spending your private lesson cash on hitting lessons, makes sense.
- It seems in 10u, physically bigger girls are preferred to pitch, therefore smaller girls could be discouraged. Just making it to 12u as a pitcher must be some sort of milestone.
- There is a long learning curve with pitching "strikes". How many pitches does it take to pitch continuous strikes? Many, many hours of practice.
- The cost of lessons is very taxing on families, most coaches want to know who the pitcher's pitching coach is, therefore you need one. Not always, I'm sure. (Not saying other positions don't have private lessons or in same situation.)
- In this area you need to find a place to pitch inside frequently during the winter, which can become a burden.
- While a player can practice tee work on their own, much of pitching requires another person to be present, in general. So the level of parent involvement is huge, in most situations. (Not saying it's not with other positions too.)
- Pitchers just have to be naturally "mentally tough." They have to have thick skin, other parents/coaches/opponents will forget the pitcher is a little girl too. Some pitcher's/pitcher's parents can't handle it and quit.
- If a player opt's to pitch as an 8 year old, would that same zest for pitching last until 16 years old? That's doubtful.
- There'a probably many more...