re: Why does CPM have to ask his players what position they played in high school?

I think Paul is an idiot but I can defend him here.

Nolan recruits a pitcher out of Miami who throws mid 90's. He brings his eval to Paul from a game in which the kid pitched a complete game. Paul says ok, invite him over for a visit I will offer and pitch to get him committed.

Kid signs. Oh by the way coach even though I was a top 5 pitcher in my state, I also played third base even though you recruited me as a pitcher. Kid knows his future is in pitching. Probably 'had' to play 3B because high school kids play multiple positions to even out the roster.