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sammiz · 08-25-2008, 08:19 PM

This kid is good. Find out what happened to him for all his hard work.

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emilyann · 08-25-2008, 09:31 PM

Whatttt?! That's a little ridiculous.

sammiz · 08-25-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by emilyann

Whatttt?! That's a little ridiculous.

Yep. So now we have a new 'life' lesson:

Johnny, if you work really hard and improve a lot, why you could even.....

.....get kicked off the league!!

Now isn't that extra special? It makes me wonder how many kids said "Ooooh. He pitches too fast. That really scares me!"....

I could more believe them saying "Ooooh...he pitches really good! I wanna pitch like that!" So it's all about the parents.

I was a little league Grandma for a while. It amazed me. I couldn't believe the way the adults acted. The umpire had an ongoing feud with one of the coaches and so he would call the kids out that were on that coach's team. Clearly, we could all see that they were safe. What a bad example to set when they are supposed to be teaching them to be....dare I say it?...Good Sports.....

I have also seen some parents go absolutely beserk. Both on their kids and on the coaches.

I think the parents should have to stay home.

emilyann · 08-25-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sammiz

Yep. So now we have a new 'life' lesson:

Johnny, if you work really hard and improve a lot, why you could even.....

.....get kicked off the league!!

Now isn't that extra special? It makes me wonder how many kids said "Ooooh. He pitches too fast. That really scares me!"....

I could more believe them saying "Ooooh...he pitches really good! I wanna pitch like that!" So it's all about the parents.

I was a little league Grandma for a while. It amazed me. I couldn't believe the way the adults acted. The umpire had an ongoing feud with one of the coaches and so he would call the kids out that were on that coach's team. Clearly, we could all see that they were safe. What a bad example to set when they are supposed to be teaching them to be....dare I say it?...Good Sports.....

I have also seen some parents go absolutely beserk. Both on their kids and on the coaches.

I think the parents should have to stay home.

Oh, I know what you mean... everything is just so ugly these days. I played softball then fast pitch for years, all the way through until I was like 15. It was all about who you were and if you knew the umpire and everything. I hated it and it eventually got old so I quit. I used to love it though so that just goes to show how adults will ruin things for kids

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Sookie · 08-26-2008, 05:24 AM

That's insane!

Some of the stuff that goes on in this country really worries me!

Yorkieforme · 08-26-2008, 06:08 AM

How terrible!! That poor young boy....just wants to play ball!! These house leagues are becoming more and more competitive....taking the "FUN" out of the game...my son played when he was younger...and sadly he was not very good...but he did try...and he was teased so badly from his team mates...that the last season he did not finish the season....I blame the coaches for allowing the teasing.....but even the coaches want "the win" at all costs!!! It is sad...

ARCHIE · 08-26-2008, 06:14 AM

That's insane! Those who are in charge should be totally ashamed of their
decision. For heaven's sake he's 9yrs old. I would think jealousy may be
playing a major role here too. Parent's can be pretty mean when it comes
to sports and their kids. Belive me I know. Coming from a football community
competition can be down right mean instead of supportive.

altigger74 · 08-26-2008, 07:58 AM

that's a tough one. I know when my son played there was a pitcher that was very fast and it scared my son to death he stopped playing after that season. But why crush a childs self esteam by telling him that noone wants to play ball with him now. I think they should have just moved him to the 10-12 league that way he can still play the game

JeanieK · 08-26-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by altigger74

that's a tough one. I know when my son played there was a pitcher that was very fast and it scared my son to death he stopped playing after that season. But why crush a childs self esteam by telling him that noone wants to play ball with him now. I think they should have just moved him to the 10-12 league that way he can still play the game

I agree. I can see both sides of the issue. And another thought is. maybe it is best for the child if he doesn't pitch too much. he could ruin his arm before he's a teenager. So why not let the team play and just not have the kid pitch, or let him pitch only part of the game. His parents should be more concerned about his arm than his not being allowed to pitch.

BamaFan121s · 08-26-2008, 08:50 AM

What a crock! If the kid is that good, move him up to a higher level and let him compete with slightly more experienced players. He shouldn't be punished for this!

That's like them pulling baseball and softball from the Olymipcs after this year because America always winis.

Well ex-cuuuuuse us for kicking your butt!

FL Tink · 08-26-2008, 09:06 AM

There was a huge discussion on the radio this am
My neice was like that in jr high...they moved her up to play on the hs team.
They should just consider allowing him to play..but with older kids maybe.

08-25-2008, 08:19 PM	#1
sammiz No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PORTERVILLE, CA Posts: 1,574	If your kid is too good...they may not let them play.... This kid is good. Find out what happened to him for all his hard work. Welcome to Charter.net - News

08-25-2008, 09:31 PM	#2
emilyann Lovin' My LilBug! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,513	Whatttt?! That's a little ridiculous. __________________ love my lillybug! rags and ribbons!

08-26-2008, 05:24 AM	#5
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	That's insane! Some of the stuff that goes on in this country really worries me! __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

08-26-2008, 06:08 AM	#6
Yorkieforme YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,138 Blog Entries: 1	How terrible!! That poor young boy....just wants to play ball!! These house leagues are becoming more and more competitive....taking the "FUN" out of the game...my son played when he was younger...and sadly he was not very good...but he did try...and he was teased so badly from his team mates...that the last season he did not finish the season....I blame the coaches for allowing the teasing.....but even the coaches want "the win" at all costs!!! It is sad... __________________ Natalie & KiKi

08-26-2008, 07:58 AM	#8
altigger74 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,523	that's a tough one. I know when my son played there was a pitcher that was very fast and it scared my son to death he stopped playing after that season. But why crush a childs self esteam by telling him that noone wants to play ball with him now. I think they should have just moved him to the 10-12 league that way he can still play the game __________________ Mommy of Cody,Gracie,Bella,2labs,1cat, 2 skinkids one Angel Baby Boy 8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever

08-26-2008, 06:14 AM	#7
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	That's insane! Those who are in charge should be totally ashamed of their decision. For heaven's sake he's 9yrs old. I would think jealousy may be playing a major role here too. Parent's can be pretty mean when it comes to sports and their kids. Belive me I know. Coming from a football community competition can be down right mean instead of supportive.

08-26-2008, 08:50 AM	#10
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	What a crock! If the kid is that good, move him up to a higher level and let him compete with slightly more experienced players. He shouldn't be punished for this! That's like them pulling baseball and softball from the Olymipcs after this year because America always winis. Well ex-cuuuuuse us for kicking your butt!

08-26-2008, 09:06 AM	#11
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	There was a huge discussion on the radio this am My neice was like that in jr high...they moved her up to play on the hs team. They should just consider allowing him to play..but with older kids maybe.