re: Excuse my ignorance, did we always have pitcher injuries in the 90s and early 2000s?

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You are correct except that it starts before 10. Kid pitch starts at 9. Lots of kids play up especially in summer leagues. I know 8 years that were playing 'up' to kid pitch summer leagues so they would be ready for the following spring.

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I don’t see anything wrong with that. It’s not them playing in the spring and summer that’s the problem. It’s them playing year round that’s the problem.

When you put that much strain on a body part for 6 months, you need rest. There’s a reason why MLB pitchers don’t do shite for months after their season has ended. The arm needs time to heal.