That certainly happens.
I recall Bryce Harper switch hit in high school, for example. But some, like JT Snow and Daniel Nava, stopped switch hitting deep into their MLB careers
Switch hitters are most often very good from one side of the plate only. Players like Victor Martinez, who was equally good from both sides, are freakish rarities. Most are better left-handed. Switch hitters like former Philly/Sox 3b Dave Hollins, who are far better right-handed simply should not switch hit…