Pitching is the most vital part of Slow-pitch softball. Getting that ball over that stupid little plate is not an easy task. And if you don't find someone who can get the ball somewhere in the vicinity of the plate on a fairly consistent basis the game quickly changes from "softball" to simply "watching people walk around." Specifically, they walk around in a diamond shape and score things called "runs." Then we all get bored and cry.
Anyhow, the Solid Gold Hits have an excellent staff this season. Here are the scouting reports on this year's pitching rotation.
1. Sonya B. - Steady workhorse of the staff who has carried us to some of our most impressive wins and muddled through some of our most embarrassing defeats. I like having a female pitcher, so she'll see plenty of time on the mound this season...especially since I know she's only faking when she says she doesn't like to pitch.
2. Matt R. - Newcomer who earned a spot on the team through his relationship with one of our second-basewomen. Limited mobility from a severe wiffle ball injury keeps him from playing a position which requires him to move very much. This will limit him to pitcher and beer-swilling cheerleader...both positions at which he is strong.
3. Chris N. - Sporadic attendance due to having a child, living in Citrus Heights and working in Rocklin is the only thing keeping Chris from being our #1 starter. By pitching in like 40 other leagues at the same time, he has experience and accuracy rarely seen in Co-ed D League.
4. Coach Nick - In a pinch, I can get a few balls close to the plate every now and then.
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