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re: Tommy John - Not If, but When?
Posted on 5/3/23 at 10:24 pm to deathvalleytiger10
Posted on 5/3/23 at 10:24 pm to deathvalleytiger10
The velocity push began with radar guns becoming more and more prevalent. You now had a way to measure one guys “stuff” vs another without the component of competition.
The spike in UCL injuries over the last 5-10 years is coming from other data points now. Spin rates, pressure pads, etc that a coach like Wes is well known for utilizing. LSU had nearly every single pitcher gain 3-5 mph in less than a year. That has zero to do with workload. Yet here you are saying the velo increase is because they’re throwing too much. That’s not it.
The spike in UCL injuries over the last 5-10 years is coming from other data points now. Spin rates, pressure pads, etc that a coach like Wes is well known for utilizing. LSU had nearly every single pitcher gain 3-5 mph in less than a year. That has zero to do with workload. Yet here you are saying the velo increase is because they’re throwing too much. That’s not it.
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Posted on 5/3/23 at 10:45 pm to ell_13
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Yet here you are saying the velo increase is because they’re throwing too much.
Nope, I’ve clearly stated it’s a combination of factors and the hunt for velocity is one of them.
If it’s just velocity, everyone would get injured that’s hitting high numbers. That’s not happening.
Some have better mechanics that results in less stress on the elbow. Some have better musculature, stability and flexibility to help prevent injury.
Some played multiple other sports all through high school and did not specialize in baseball and thus have less mileage on their arm.
The injury is a result of many factors.
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