12u, so 50 feet. In the fall he moves to 13u, 54 feet.
But with USA Baseball, he is with the older kids, trying out for 14u, and that mound is 60 feet…which is a bit too far. One of their coaches said some of the 14u games are unwatchable bc so few pitchers are ready for that distance. But, less risk of a liner to the teeth. 😎
Alex said both times he saw the ball but didn’t have enough time to get his glove on it.
Great read… thank you!
https://jacobsladder31.substack.com/p/jacobs-ladder-chapter-13?r=2etiuz&utm_medium=ios
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Trying to remember, is he 12 or 13? Either way those distances and U-trip bats are ridiculous.
12u, so 50 feet. In the fall he moves to 13u, 54 feet.
But with USA Baseball, he is with the older kids, trying out for 14u, and that mound is 60 feet…which is a bit too far. One of their coaches said some of the 14u games are unwatchable bc so few pitchers are ready for that distance. But, less risk of a liner to the teeth. 😎
Alex said both times he saw the ball but didn’t have enough time to get his glove on it.