Throwing smarter, not softer: How baseball pitchers can protect their elbows

As professional baseball sees another high-profile elbow injury with Toronto Blue Jays right-hander José Berríos having ...
The Mercury

Baseball Sports Performance: Can preseason baseball strengthening and throwing programs prevent arm injury?

The success of the baseball pitcher requires not only high-level ability but also durability and prevention of injury. The baseball throwing motion has been described as one of the most violent and ...
The Mercury

Dr. Mishock: Baseball Pitching: What causes a baseball pitcher to throw hard?

Major League Baseball (MLB) demonstrated that the average fastball rose from 91.3 to 94.2 mph, the slider increased from 82.8 to 84.6 mph, and the change-up sped to 85.5 from 81.7 mph. Among other ...

Youngest baseball pitchers are now the majority of elbow ligament replacement surgeries

MINNEAPOLIS -- Over the past 20 years, orthopedic experts have seen a troubling trend: Youth and amateur baseball elbow and shoulder injuries have soared as pro-style pitching speeds and arm overuse ...
KSL

Throwing injuries common among baseball, softball players as spring season begins

SALT LAKE CITY — Spring sports are in full swing, and for many athletes, the season can bring an increased risk of injury. In baseball and softball, medical experts say throwing injuries are ...
Baseball America

Youth Pitchers Are Throwing Harder & More Often Than Ever, MLB Study Finds

A new study from MLB looking at pitching injuries found that amateur pitchers are throwing too hard, too young and too often, which leads to long-term injury issues. While concerning, the study also ...
Healio

Biomechanical demands of throwing may be linked with thicker UCLs in baseball pitchers

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . UCL thickness may be greater in pitchers vs. position players and throwing arms vs. nonthrowing arms. UCL ...