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I have a player who doesnt think he can throw the ball during the game, he has a sore arm. He offers to be my Extra Hitter, can he play the game just as Extra Hitter or must he field the game?
David:
I am not familiar with the term extra hitter.
If you are referring to a designated hitter, the answer is your player could just bat, each time his spot in the line up comes up. You have the ability to put the DH in the game at some point, if you want; but do not have to.
All other positions in the lineup require playing in the field.
Good luck with your season!
Yours in baseball,
Rick
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Rick Bundy
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I can answer all questions relating to the fundamentals of baseball from t-ball to college, individual and team instruction, game strategy, drills, practice organizaton, coaching philosophies and, last, but not least, the mental game.
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4 years little league
4 years high school baseball( 2 varsity)
2 years junior college baseball
1 summer, Central Illinois Collegiate League, Galesburg, Pioneers
2 years, four year college
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Retired teacher 31 years (retired 4)
36 years high school baseball coaching/15 as a head coach/19 varsity asst, 2010 was the 36th.
I am in my 10th year as a coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks Training Centers, the official youth baseball and fast pitch softball camps of The Arizona Diamondbacks.
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