I vote for post #12 as well.
All the teams I have seen for kids in this age group have rules making sure all the kids get to play and that they play different positions. Pitchers are changed every couple of innings so more kids get the chance to develop their arms.
This kid is playing in a development league. What skills are developed when the pitcher is so far and away above the others. What are the kids playing in the infield and outfield learning? Navel gauzing and nose picking?
A common sense solution would have been to let the kid pitch a couple of innings and then put him in the field for a while. Unfortunately, some of the adults in this league decided not to exercise common sense. Happens all too often.
I agree, and I would worry about the little guy blowing out his arm at a young age.
His coach should let him pitch a few innings, then put him in another position.
Little kids who are throwing heat at a young age can screw themselves up. Heck, Sandy Koufax screwed himself up because he threw too much heat too early.
It sounds like they have a diamond in the rough. If they place too much emphasis on this guy winning now, they may jeopardize his future.