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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why does DH like AA ?  
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To give him more time to improve his fielding and batting, and provide an opportunity for him to possibly pitch, which he did in a limited capacity in the last season (and likely wouldn't do in AAA).  He just feels DC is not ready for AAA.[/quote]

Your DH is really misguided on this one (sorry) even though he means well.

AA is an absolutely horrible level for working on hitting. He’ll be lucky to see 1 half decent pitch the entire game. Walkfest. AAA is going to be far more balanced- better pitching (more to swing at! and yes more strikeouts) but still some walks. It is light years better.

Fielding? There isn’t anything to field. All the kids walk.

AA coaches are often very inexperienced and are less likely to teach good fundamentals (true at any age, but the older the kids, the better the coaching quality)

Pitching is a skill learned outside of practice and games. Particularly at this age. Mound time is important, but not important enough to stay in AA. [/quote]

Thanks.  I guess every league is different.  DC was unhappy about the amount of time he spent in the outfield last season, placement largely due to the coaches not knowing his ability level due to us missing the first few weeks of the season which started in summer. I suspect if he were in AAA he would be spending most of his time there; his odds of getting more infield time would be higher in AA.  Still not sure which direction we're going, but appreciate all of the input!

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Well- 1/3 of the positions on the field are in the outfield. And 10yo is where outfield becomes more important and valuable (and sees more action). There will come a time- very soon- where players are in the infield because they aren’t GOOD enough to play outfield! (Really- you’ll see)  Outfield is not a punishment. If he likes baseball, he needs to learn to play there. If he wants more infield time, keep working with him. Does he have an interest in catching? I find many teams are short on catchers. If he can do a serviceable job, he will see a lot of action and playing time  (buy him his own gear though- used is fine).

It’s good to learn multiple positions (every kid should) ) & outfield is not a punishment. Often kids pick up a bad attitude about playing OF from parents who don’t understand baseball.

Veteran baseball mom, DH who has coached little league for many seasons. [/quote]

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