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Pitcher Banned for 40 mph Fastball!
Outside of the classic movie Rookie of the Year-"did he just say funky butt-lovin'?"- no one has ever struck out anyone with a fastball that speed. However in this case the pitcher in question is Jericho Scott a 9 year old from New Haven Conn. and his baseball league has decided-halfway through the season-that he throws too hard and is no longer allowed to pitch. His coach put him on the mound two other times and it resulted in the other team forfeiting.
On the one hand I understand the idea that one wild pitch will create a huge problem, but then again what kind of message does that send to little Jericho who has effectively been punished for being good. And how is a 9 year old supposed to understand it. Right now he is just upset that no one gets to play he said "I feel sad, I feel like it’s all my fault nobody could play."
3 comments:
I think the kid should be able to pitch. Where does it say in a rule book that a picther should pitch under 40 MPH. I do not know what league this is, but in Little League any kid that can pitch pitches. It does not restrict a kid that pitches 30 mph nor 80 or 90 mph. I sat and watch the Little League World series this past week and saw some of the best pitching I have ever seen in the program and some of the pitches were clocked in the high 70's and low 80's. I been a voulenteer for our league for over 30 years and I have never heard anything so stupid in my life. I say Jericho keep up the good work. Maybe in 3 years we will see you in Willamsport at the Little League World Series
First of all MAD LOVE for using the Disney sports movie quote of "where does it say in the rulebook..."
And I agree it is a travesty that this has happenned-hopefully he gets himself into another league where they let him pitch
This kid should pitch to older kids who are more of a challenge to him. Obviously, he is precociously good and it should be explained to him that when you are in a developmental league, like minor league professionals are when they start, and you exceed the challenges, you move on and get promoted. The same with academics, if you are well beyond grade level you might be skipped a grade. Eight year-olds shouldn't have to face a 40 mph fastball. They don't have a decent chance. Yet, he should not be told to stop pitching because he's too good. The answer is not a lawsuit, but his pitching in a league that is more of a better match up for his skills.
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