re: Mandatory Pitch Counts for College Pitchers?

I'm against it in any form.

First, let me say that Fox is an idiot for what he did. But honestly, 10 years ago, no one would have given it a second thought.

It's a bad idea for a few reasons. The first is that there is almost no number to put it at for it to be affective. Too high, and there's no point. Too low, and it handcuffs many lower level teams that have a limited supply of arms with none of them having a chance to get to the next level.

Second, it's almost impossible to attribute arm injuries to overuse in college where, for the first time, starters only throw once a week, relievers are rarely overworked, and coaches are much more aware of pitch counts. And once the post season comes around, you're left with the teams with the deepest staffs and the best trainers giving the best care before and after the games.

Finally, Almost every arm injury I've witnessed (including my own) has been a result of either two things: 1) lack of preparation in terms of off-season arm strengthening, properly warming up, or not doing the proper things after the game; 2) one pitch where something in the arms gives/tears as a result of mechanics or freak accident.

In the end, coaches and players have to be responsible. I agree that an irresponsible coach won't keep players or his job for long. And KP is an amazing analyst, but I completely disagree with him here.

ETA: nb4tl,dr