Players

Pirate Baseball Player Expectations

It is expected that each player represent himself, his team, his coach, and SW Pirates with the highest degree of sportsmanship. (Unsportsmanlike behavior is defined as; swearing, taunting, arguing with coaches and or umps, throwing equipment, engaging in unnecessary physical contact, etc..). Any such behavior will result in loss of playing time.
Questions regarding playing time, coach’s decisions, or other personal conversations need to take place before or after practice.
It is expected that there be 100% focus at all practices and games. During games excessive laughter and joking around, discussing other “topics of interest,” talking to parents and friends through the fence or any other behavior the coach deems as “inappropriate for the situation” will not be tolerated. If a player(s) is found to be engaging in any of these behaviors that player(s) receives one warning in regards to their behavior. If the behavior persists it is the coaches discretion to ask that player(s) to leave the premise of the dugout area and/or playing field. If this becomes a habitual problem, that player(s) will be expelled from the team.
It is expected that you will hustle, concentrate, and give your best effort at all times. This is to include hustling onto and off the field, knowing all signals, counts, outs, and situations.
It is expected each player be in proper uniform for practices and games.
It is expected that the uniform be worn by all members in the same fashion. Personal variations will not be tolerated.
Each athlete is personally responsible for their equipment. Showing up to a game or practice without the proper equipment (cups, hats, gloves, etc...) will result in loss of playing time.
It is to be understood that violation of any of the above team rules will result in loss of playing time and has a potential for removal from the team.