By contrast, girls are hurt unless every critique is phrased as positive encouragement. A batting order for girls is a measure of social status. Boys need to be constantly reminded where they are in the order. A boy will never apologize to his entire team in public for not hitting well. I was surprised when a young lady did just that this year.
Boys are happy when their dads coach the team.
Girls are happy when anyone but their own dad coaches the team. When a boy is called out at the plate, they wonder why blind umpires are allowed to preside over games. Girls are crushed that they let down the team and worry that the umpire doesn't like them. Boys do not chat with the umpires. Girl catchers invariably try to establish a rapport with the umpire in the hopes of getting a few calls.