Gladiators (2)

"What position is he trying out for?" A bulky teen with thick black hair spoke up, his expression not seeming too impressed.

"Pitcher." Coach Wyatt replied simply.

At these words, another teen in the crowd paled briefly.

"Coach, I think Brett is already a good pitcher. Why would we try to replace him?" The black-haired teen from earlier spoke up, placing his hand on his friends shoulder.

"Max… I know you're the Captain and you need to look out for your guys, but this is not your decision. Remember, in both College and the Major League, only the best players will be played, your feelings don't matter." Coach Wyatt said, spreading his knowledge.

Though a bit harsh, his reasoning was sound. If they likened a baseball club to a business, it made sense to only hire the best employees, benching those who don't perform.