Help with baseball...Please??

Question

I'm 5'3" 110 and I'm 14 and I'm not sure whether I should convert to a pitcher, I practice pitching alot but I haven't pitched in a real game, my fastball is from 53-58 mph and I'm learning how to throw a curve ball. I'm a decant hitter and I'm really fast but I think I would have more success as a pitcher. What should I do???

Answer 1

Unless you grow another 9 or 10 inches forget pitching.  Height really helps a pitcher.  Judging from your size a middle infield position is probably  best for you.

Answer 2

you are young...try everything!  you will never know if you are good unless you give it a try!

Answer 3

pitchers are always in demand.....

however 5' 8 " pitchers don't get schlarhips........

2nd, 3rd or of if you are really fast

Answer 4

Do both, right now you should focus on being an overall athlete. You do not have to decide until someone makes you and that someone would be a major league club. Lots of guys get drafted every year who can play several positions, but are selected for one in particular. This is good for teams because now they have another spot to place their draft pick should one of the positions not work out.

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Answer 5

You should deff pitch but be careful with your arm. You have to take very good care of it. But i also recomend an additional position as back up. Good luck sweetie  

Answer 6

dont switch 2 a pitcher focus on hitting ur 14 u will get pwnd if u only throw 50

Answer 7

are you telling me that they have the DH rule in pony league now? if you want to pitch, pitch...but (unless im mistaken) you still get to hit. so you could do both, and if it doesnt work at as a pitcher, you still can hit

Answer 8

You are too young to mess with curveballs.  Work on your fielding and hitting skills,

Answer 9

Go ahead if you think you can make it =D

Answer 10

if you believe in yourself give it a shot. couldn't hurt.

Answer 11

are you kidding me? 53-58, ha, don't get me started.