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What is the first time he hits someone it’s a fastball to the chest or head (with an ill-fitting helmet, as is common), which can kill? Little kids shouldn’t have to face such fast pitches, and their parents should be able to trust that their kids are relatively safe playing baseball (which they should be at such a young age). </p>
<p>I think he should move up a level. It’s not that uncommon a circumstance. I know that particularly talented eighth graders at my school were occasionally asked to play with the high school Varsity team, even though there may be a 5+ year age gap.</p>