MLB study: Pitching injuries tied to velocity, 'stuff'

In a 62-page study on pitching injuries released by Major League Baseball, contributing factors to arm ailments were identified as players chasing higher velocity and better “stuff” while exerting maximum effort, leading to a spike in injuries. The study suggested potential rule changes and highlighted concerns about offseason training and workload management strategies that may be contributing to the issue. Overall, the study concluded that chasing velocity is the primary cause of pitching injuries, with modern training techniques and workload management also playing a role in the rising injury rates among pitchers at both the professional and amateur levels.

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