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baseballpapa
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 Posted - 03/09/2010 : 13:30:03
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For all that seen the end of the Forsyth Slugfest with the Bandits winning 4 games and losing in the semifinals you know that the Bandits left the field hurting in all phases of their game.
We ended up the last 2 games playing the Chain Saw in centerfield and the Gunner at third and that has not happened since they was 5-6 years old. We ended up pitching one of the grittiest kids on our team that a very low class set of coaches and parents were ridiculing due to him giving up several home runs and they did not understand that he was a position player and never professed to be a pitcher and he was only doing it as his teammates were injured and he was forced to do the best he could. Papa is going to dedicate a whole post to how some Coaches and parents should just leave the game and never come back. These kids do not deserve that kind of behavior and Papa thinks that if you can't encourage them then you should just be quiet and not do anything to hurt them in any way.
We have agonized over the injuries and I feel that I should explain what the injuries are. Our top pitcher fractured his elbow 2 weeks ago and didn't even know it. He never complained or told anyone that his elbow was hurt and he pitched 5 of the best innings he has ever pitched this very weekend at the Slugfest. In PE class yesterday they were doing chin ups and he could not straighten his elbow and he teacher asked him what was wrong and he ended up at the Doctor's and the x-rays showed the fracture. Out 4-6 weeks. You all know who I am talking about. One of our other pitchers hurt his arm making a throw to second base from the catcher's position. Our other big pitcher hurt his arm swinging in the battting cages this weekend. We are down to 7 healthy players and after much discussion have decided that we will not pick up players to fill in and have decided to wait until our players heal. Our next tournament will be the Super NIT in Orange Beach, Alabama and it is with much regret that we plan on shutting down except for some batting practice each week for the healthy ones left. Some of our players might be available and would most likely love to play if any team has an injury or someone can't make it and would be glad to lend you a hand but only if you have someone that is hurt or can't attend for some reason. |
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morgamania
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 15:44:17
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Papa, I wish all of your young players a speedy recovery and I commend the coaches for doing the right thing shutting it down for these next several weeks. With a 16 year old of my on the cusp of some great prospects based on his pitching arm I'm acutely aware of all of the care, conditioning, avoiding injuries, and recovering from them.
With our 11u players, most not yet even in puberty, we have to be even more conscientious of their health and well being. They love the game and give it their all but as parents and coaches we have to look out for their best interest even when they don't want us to.
Shame on the opposing coaches and fans for making such a despicable spectacle of themselves. I'm sure none of them have been in the position your courageous young man was in. Kudos to him for persevering!
I'm sure I speak for several of the 11u teams that we're gonna miss the opportunity to play you guys at the Atlanta Super NIT, etc. as the Bandits have been the measuring stick for so many of us.
Get healthy, be well, and we'll see you when you're back on the circuit! |
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10 BB
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 16:08:21
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| Im sorry to hear of the injuries the Bandits have sufferd and you and Coach Troy know that #10 would be there to lend a hand if our Bombers coach would allow it. Maybe this will make an unbelievable team even that much hungrier when all has healed. Best wishes to the Bandits and your families. |
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ndano
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 16:09:17
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why so many arm injuries on one team so early in the season? This is the cream of the crop team by all accounts and they have proven that. Obviously they know baseball and how to develop young players, so, again, why so many injuries on one team that definitely knows what they are doing?
Hope the bandits players get well soon. |
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Whitlow
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 16:19:35
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Very sorry to hear that! 
It sounds like you were hurting and even still made though to the final four at the slugfest in 12U Major which is absolutely amazing.
This weekend the Green Team was without one player their leadoff hitter who is our fastest player and had been our hottest hitter lately and while that is no excuse for not making it at least to the final 4 in AAA it did not help us.
Your kids deserve a break. Get better and come back soon! |
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ecbstix
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 16:41:13
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| I hate to hear that Papa, get them boys healthy.Tell them the Astros wish them a speedy recovery! |
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fourseam
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 16:57:25
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| North Ga lightning needing players for Dalton tournament this weekend if any of the Bandits would like to play. Strong AAA team. Call Tommy Malchesky in interested. 7062177818 |
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JimShwatz
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 19:49:53
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| Confused... "low class set of coaches and parents were ridiculing" were those opponents or in house coaches and parents? |
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momof12
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 21:10:28
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"so, again, why so many injuries on one team that definitely knows what they are doing?"
I can only speak for my own child when I say that there was nothing our coaches could have done to prevent his injury. Our coaches take every precaution to protect the arms of our kids. However, my son dove back to the bag while in a run down and fractured his elbow; so it had nothing to do with anything other than bad luck--and possibly some questionable/risky base running--which also isn't the fault of the coaches because sometimes he gets carried away and loses all common sense.  |
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baseballatitsfinest
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 21:26:47
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| Hate to hear about all of the injuries and hope the players are better soon. Couple of questions would be how did your player that broke his arm know that he broke it two weeks prior to having an x-ray. Wouldn't an x-ray be the only way to determine that? Hopefully these young pitchers are not being overworked and that is why the injuries. Many of the 11U teams are 6, 7, even 8 players deep with their pitching and still having success while not having overuse injuries. Hopefully no one is throwing curve balls and snapping the wrist. Seems odd that all three pitchers are injured at the same time. I wish the players the best and hopefully this is not all about winning. At 11 yo that is not what it is all about. Even though no one will admit it, I have seen 11 yo throwing curve balls and snapping their wrists. Not saying the Bandits do it, but we have already seen it early this year. These coaches are doing a dis-service to these young boys just so they can try to win. Like I said, no one will admit they are doing this, but it is being done...you should be ashamed! |
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baseballpapa
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 21:33:20
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| Jim: It was the opposing teams parents and their Coaches. The kid was not a pitcher but was our best option as he is the grittiest kid on our team. He gave it everything he had and we probably could have gotten away with it in our age division but the bigger stronger kids got to him and the parents and coaches poured in on with their nasty comments yelling things like batting practice etc. and at one point our little guy was almost in tears but Papa has been around long enough to know that what goes around comes around. The Astros kids promised Papa that would make them pay and they did so some of it already came back around. |
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baseballpapa
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 21:40:16
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Someone asked what type injuries the Bandits were experiencing and I felt like that was a good question so I thought I would explain.
1. Out best pitcher and #2 batter fractured his elbow sliding back into second base on a pickup move 2 weeks ago at East Cobb. He pitched 5 innings this weekend without knowing how serious the injury was. And before you ask the question I will answer it, His parents did not know his arm was hurt, His coaches did not know his elbow was hurt and if either of the above knew he would not have played at all.
2. One of our pitchers and leadoff hitter that catches on occasion hurt his arm throwing down to second base and has not been 100% for 2 weeks.
3. One of the top line pitchers hurt his arm swinging in the batting cage prior to the semi-final game of the Slugfest.
4. The pitcher that pitched the championship game at Cooperstown has not pitched but a few innings this year but should be cleared to return in 2 weeks.
That puts us down to 7 healthy players and after much discussion the Bandit family has decided to let everyone heal and get the entire family back together and then start out again fresh and rested.
We are frustrated and Papa is almost devastated but I will take the opportunity to pull a moser and scout you little rascals so that when we do come back Papa will have his little black book full of useful information. |
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momof12
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Posted - 03/09/2010 : 23:24:27
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Originally posted by baseballatitsfinest
Hate to hear about all of the injuries and hope the players are better soon. Couple of questions would be how did your player that broke his arm know that he broke it two weeks prior to having an x-ray. Wouldn't an x-ray be the only way to determine that? Hopefully these young pitchers are not being overworked and that is why the injuries. Many of the 11U teams are 6, 7, even 8 players deep with their pitching and still having success while not having overuse injuries. Hopefully no one is throwing curve balls and snapping the wrist. Seems odd that all three pitchers are injured at the same time. I wish the players the best and hopefully this is not all about winning. At 11 yo that is not what it is all about. Even though no one will admit it, I have seen 11 yo throwing curve balls and snapping their wrists. Not saying the Bandits do it, but we have already seen it early this year. These coaches are doing a dis-service to these young boys just so they can try to win. Like I said, no one will admit they are doing this, but it is being done...you should be ashamed!
I know you had not read my first reply when this was posted but let me elaborate a little more since I think you misunderstood the "two week" part of my son's injury. NO ONE knew it was injured. He knew he popped something when he dove into the bag that day --two weeks earlier-- but there was no pain and nothing else to tell him that it was hurt, much less fractured. The only sign that he noticed was that his arm wouldn't straighten completely--but still no pain. He didn't mention it until, as PaPa said, it was discovered while he was participating in PE. So, you see he didn't know it was broken for two weeks--only that AFTER having the x-ray and thinking back to that pop when he dove back into the bag had to be when he did it. I'm not a doctor but, yes, I would venture to say that an x-ray is the only way to determine a break or a fracture. I'm betting that Baseballdoc could answer that for us though. 
The safety of my child is the most important thing to me, and I am proud to say, the most important thing to our coaches. I understand that you are not saying that we are hurting our boys in order to win but you did imply that this is a possibility. Therefore, let me clear that up. Our first tournament that we played in 12U placed the teams into two brackets after pool play--a gold and silver bracket. Even though we beat the fourth team in head to head they were placed in gold while we were placed in silver because they allowed fewer runs than we did. Our boys were madder than wet cats because they had no chance to fight back and play the top seeded teams. We won the silver bracket but the boys would much rather have played the top three teams in order to get better than to win in the silver bracket. So, while I cannot speak for all teams, I can say that the Bandits play for the love of the game and not for a win and definitely not for another trophy that I have to dust.
Thanks for the well wishes. I hope all of our boys are back to normal very soon. While mine cannot use his left arm at all, his first words to me when we got in the car after leaving the doctor's office were..."I think that in four weeks I could learn to pitch with my right hand--wouldn't that be cool?" He has already begun working on that--talk about making lemonade when life hands you lemons......... |
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bulldogbaseball100
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 08:07:04
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| Best wishes to all for a speedy recovery. Hopefully no curve balls moving forward so these fine young men have every opportunity in their future. Look forward to seeing you guys on the circuit soon as the tournaments are better when you participate. |
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baseballdoc
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 08:30:49
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baseballpapa:
The whole MBA team, and my son and I personally, are very sorry to hear that the Bandits will not be participating at the Super NIT in Atlanta. It is very unfortunate that you have had a number of injuries to key players. We all know injuries are part of the game and is something that often cannot be avoided. I had stated in one of my posts during the week-end, that you all should try your best to stay healthy. I guess I jinxed you!
Now, on a separate note: it is important to find out who made the diagnosis of a "fractured epicondyle" on your pitcher's elbow. It may very well be that he sustained a sprained elbow without a fracture. If the x-ray films were not read by a Pediatric Radiologist or a Pediatric Orthopedist, the diagnosis is in doubt. Believe me, it is extremely common for Family Practitioners and/or Emergency Room physisicans to overcall these lesions. Kids at this age have growth plates that are very similar to fracture lines on X-ray. These lines are often mistaken as "fractures". I have seen this very, very often. It would be highly unusual for an 11-year old to fracture his elbow and continue to play, and pitch, for another week. I sincerely hope that his diagnosis is in error, because if he truly has a fractured epicondyle in his throwing arm, he will be not be able to pitch for a long time. I would recommend that the films be read by an experienced Pediatric Radiologist or Pediatric Orthopedist. If you want, they can be sent to me electronically and I would be willing to have them reviewed by sports physicians.
I hope that the rest of the injured players recover soon. This should occur soon for most. I hope you are able to travel to Atlanta and take in some of the Super NIT tournament.
baseballdoc
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Originally posted by baseballpapa
Someone asked what type injuries the Bandits were experiencing and I felt like that was a good question so I thought I would explain.
1. Out best pitcher and #2 batter fractured his elbow sliding back into second base on a pickup move 2 weeks ago at East Cobb. He pitched 5 innings this weekend without knowing how serious the injury was. And before you ask the question I will answer it, His parents did not know his arm was hurt, His coaches did not know his elbow was hurt and if either of the above knew he would not have played at all.
2. One of our pitchers and leadoff hitter that catches on occasion hurt his arm throwing down to second base and has not been 100% for 2 weeks.
3. One of the top line pitchers hurt his arm swinging in the batting cage prior to the semi-final game of the Slugfest.
4. The pitcher that pitched the championship game at Cooperstown has not pitched but a few innings this year but should be cleared to return in 2 weeks.
That puts us down to 7 healthy players and after much discussion the Bandit family has decided to let everyone heal and get the entire family back together and then start out again fresh and rested.
We are frustrated and Papa is almost devastated but I will take the opportunity to pull a moser and scout you little rascals so that when we do come back Papa will have his little black book full of useful information.
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6bomber
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 08:51:07
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glad to hear the astros were there to pick you guys up. it doesnt make any sense to ridicule a player. it's obvious
this kid gave his all and should be encouraged and applauded for his effort. it will come back around.
hope you guys get healthy and come back stronger than before. good luck. |
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baseballpapa
1520 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2010 : 09:06:29
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Papa would like to try and answer the 2 questions baseballatitsfinest asked. He asked how did we know that he fractured it two weeks ago if the x-ray was only done 2 days ago. Fair question and I guess the answer is that we don't know for sure but what we do know for sure is that he hurt it 2 weeks ago sliding back into second and from that point couldn't straighten it all the way out. So we believe and the Doctor also thought that this might could have been the cause. I think the second question was if the Bandits are throwing curve balls and the answer to that is absoulutely "NO". They throw a nasty change up with 2 fingers off the ball but they do not throw curves. And I think that 98% of the Coaches would agree with baseballatitsfinest that throwing a curve ball at 11U should be banned and anyone allowing it be banned for life from youth baseball.
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momof12
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 11:33:32
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Thanks, baseballdoc for the information. #12 saw an orthopedic doctor when he was having growth plate issues last year. He is actually an orthopedic at the local Sports Medicine facility we have in Chattanooga. They took x-rays then. When we went back Monday they took another x-ray. After looking at it, the doctor felt is was a fracture. However, he got the old x-ray and compared the two. He showed me the difference in the x-rays and even I (an untrained eye) could see a major difference in the two pictures. He said it looked to be about a 4mm fracture--which hopefully isn't that bad. He did meet with an elbow surgical specialist yesterday to get a second opinion and he agreed that it should heal with total SHUTDOWN of the arm. Now, if you know my son "total SHUTDOWN" isn't really an easy thing to obtain from him when it comes to baseball or sports in general. However, he has SHUTDOWN. They are not even allowing him to dress out in PE so he won't be tempted.
I'm not opposed to having you look at the film either. How would I go about getting that sent to you? I just want it to be taken care of the correct way. Thanks again for your help and advice.
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Originally posted by baseballdoc
baseballpapa:
The whole MBA team, and my son and I personally, are very sorry to hear that the Bandits will not be participating at the Super NIT in Atlanta. It is very unfortunate that you have had a number of injuries to key players. We all know injuries are part of the game and is something that often cannot be avoided. I had stated in one of my posts during the week-end, that you all should try your best to stay healthy. I guess I jinxed you!
Now, on a separate note: it is important to find out who made the diagnosis of a "fractured epicondyle" on your pitcher's elbow. It may very well be that he sustained a sprained elbow without a fracture. If the x-ray films were not read by a Pediatric Radiologist or a Pediatric Orthopedist, the diagnosis is in doubt. Believe me, it is extremely common for Family Practitioners and/or Emergency Room physisicans to overcall these lesions. Kids at this age have growth plates that are very similar to fracture lines on X-ray. These lines are often mistaken as "fractures". I have seen this very, very often. It would be highly unusual for an 11-year old to fracture his elbow and continue to play, and pitch, for another week. I sincerely hope that his diagnosis is in error, because if he truly has a fractured epicondyle in his throwing arm, he will be not be able to pitch for a long time. I would recommend that the films be read by an experienced Pediatric Radiologist or Pediatric Orthopedist. If you want, they can be sent to me electronically and I would be willing to have them reviewed by sports physicians.
I hope that the rest of the injured players recover soon. This should occur soon for most. I hope you are able to travel to Atlanta and take in some of the Super NIT tournament.
baseballdoc
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Originally posted by baseballpapa
Someone asked what type injuries the Bandits were experiencing and I felt like that was a good question so I thought I would explain.
1. Out best pitcher and #2 batter fractured his elbow sliding back into second base on a pickup move 2 weeks ago at East Cobb. He pitched 5 innings this weekend without knowing how serious the injury was. And before you ask the question I will answer it, His parents did not know his arm was hurt, His coaches did not know his elbow was hurt and if either of the above knew he would not have played at all.
2. One of our pitchers and leadoff hitter that catches on occasion hurt his arm throwing down to second base and has not been 100% for 2 weeks.
3. One of the top line pitchers hurt his arm swinging in the batting cage prior to the semi-final game of the Slugfest.
4. The pitcher that pitched the championship game at Cooperstown has not pitched but a few innings this year but should be cleared to return in 2 weeks.
That puts us down to 7 healthy players and after much discussion the Bandit family has decided to let everyone heal and get the entire family back together and then start out again fresh and rested.
We are frustrated and Papa is almost devastated but I will take the opportunity to pull a moser and scout you little rascals so that when we do come back Papa will have his little black book full of useful information.
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baseballpapa
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 11:53:16
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| Papa told all of you guys that you can never know enough doctors. Thank you so much baseball doc. It is amazing to me that these two teams can be so far apart and have the respect for each other that they do. It shows us all what this game of baseball is about. It's not only about winning games but it's the overall experience of getting to meet friends that you never would have met if not for the game. Make no mistake that these kids that are hundreds and some even thousands of mile apart have a great deal of respect for each other. Knowing that these teams keep in touch with each other is awesome. I keep getting reminded of why we play this game and why it has earned the title of "America's Game". Thank you again doc. |
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blowinsmoke
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 14:53:55
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| What is the stud fee up to,to get chainsaw to play this weekend?, |
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baseballdoc
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Posted - 03/10/2010 : 20:49:15
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An X-ray is not as useful as is an MRI. Prior to becoming an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, I worked in a general Emergency Room. Anytime I saw children with possible fractures, I ordered an X-ray of the opposite side to compare. One can be easily fooled and some of the lines that are often noted are, mistakenly, called fractures. Your son could possibly have what is called "Little League elbow"which affects the medial epicondyle in the area of the growth plate. He may have had that problem since earlier this year and aggravated it upon sliding back to 2nd base.
Obviously, this is not my area of expertise. I have a very good friend [MFM just like me] who works in Chattanooga. I am going to call him tomorrow and ask him who is the best sports doctor in the area. Tell your husband to call me [he has my number] and we can discuss this further.
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Originally posted by momof12
Thanks, baseballdoc for the information. #12 saw an orthopedic doctor when he was having growth plate issues last year. He is actually an orthopedic at the local Sports Medicine facility we have in Chattanooga. They took x-rays then. When we went back Monday they took another x-ray. After looking at it, the doctor felt is was a fracture. However, he got the old x-ray and compared the two. He showed me the difference in the x-rays and even I (an untrained eye) could see a major difference in the two pictures. He said it looked to be about a 4mm fracture--which hopefully isn't that bad. He did meet with an elbow surgical specialist yesterday to get a second opinion and he agreed that it should heal with total SHUTDOWN of the arm. Now, if you know my son "total SHUTDOWN" isn't really an easy thing to obtain from him when it comes to baseball or sports in general. However, he has SHUTDOWN. They are not even allowing him to dress out in PE so he won't be tempted.
I'm not opposed to having you look at the film either. How would I go about getting that sent to you? I just want it to be taken care of the correct way. Thanks again for your help and advice.
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Originally posted by baseballdoc
baseballpapa:
The whole MBA team, and my son and I personally, are very sorry to hear that the Bandits will not be participating at the Super NIT in Atlanta. It is very unfortunate that you have had a number of injuries to key players. We all know injuries are part of the game and is something that often cannot be avoided. I had stated in one of my posts during the week-end, that you all should try your best to stay healthy. I guess I jinxed you!
Now, on a separate note: it is important to find out who made the diagnosis of a "fractured epicondyle" on your pitcher's elbow. It may very well be that he sustained a sprained elbow without a fracture. If the x-ray films were not read by a Pediatric Radiologist or a Pediatric Orthopedist, the diagnosis is in doubt. Believe me, it is extremely common for Family Practitioners and/or Emergency Room physisicans to overcall these lesions. Kids at this age have growth plates that are very similar to fracture lines on X-ray. These lines are often mistaken as "fractures". I have seen this very, very often. It would be highly unusual for an 11-year old to fracture his elbow and continue to play, and pitch, for another week. I sincerely hope that his diagnosis is in error, because if he truly has a fractured epicondyle in his throwing arm, he will be not be able to pitch for a long time. I would recommend that the films be read by an experienced Pediatric Radiologist or Pediatric Orthopedist. If you want, they can be sent to me electronically and I would be willing to have them reviewed by sports physicians.
I hope that the rest of the injured players recover soon. This should occur soon for most. I hope you are able to travel to Atlanta and take in some of the Super NIT tournament.
baseballdoc
quote:
Originally posted by baseballpapa
Someone asked what type injuries the Bandits were experiencing and I felt like that was a good question so I thought I would explain.
1. Out best pitcher and #2 batter fractured his elbow sliding back into second base on a pickup move 2 weeks ago at East Cobb. He pitched 5 innings this weekend without knowing how serious the injury was. And before you ask the question I will answer it, His parents did not know his arm was hurt, His coaches did not know his elbow was hurt and if either of the above knew he would not have played at all.
2. One of our pitchers and leadoff hitter that catches on occasion hurt his arm throwing down to second base and has not been 100% for 2 weeks.
3. One of the top line pitchers hurt his arm swinging in the batting cage prior to the semi-final game of the Slugfest.
4. The pitcher that pitched the championship game at Cooperstown has not pitched but a few innings this year but should be cleared to return in 2 weeks.
That puts us down to 7 healthy players and after much discussion the Bandit family has decided to let everyone heal and get the entire family back together and then start out again fresh and rested.
We are frustrated and Papa is almost devastated but I will take the opportunity to pull a moser and scout you little rascals so that when we do come back Papa will have his little black book full of useful information.
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Hurricane
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Posted - 03/11/2010 : 07:21:00
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| Dont teams have 10 or 11 positions players that all pitch. As teams get older you have PO's who are on the team to only pitch and never get to pickup a bat. I haven't seen many teams fortunate enough to have pitchers only in the 11s and 12s. How many kids off the bandits pitch per tournament normally? just 4 or 5? I personally dont think resting only 5 or 6 days after pitching a max number of innings is enough rest for youngsters, then to come back and pitch again the next weekend. I am no doctor but the trend I see is teams that play every weekend are the one's with the most arm injuries. |
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TAZ980002
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Posted - 03/11/2010 : 10:37:47
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| Hurricane, the Bandits usually pitch 8 different players in a given tournament. Since joining the Bandits, my son has had to pitch less than he ever has before - usually 3-5 innings per weekend and he averages 10-15 pitches per inning. Coach Troy is also VERY mindful of the pitch counts of his players. Depending on their physical condition, he will establish a pitch count limit for each before the tournament ever begins. I realize it's difficult for some to believe but our injuries are not from overuse or throwing curve balls. |
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Hurricane
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Posted - 03/11/2010 : 13:33:06
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| I haven't seen any of your 12 year old tournament games and I honesty dont know what your injuries are from, but what I do know is if you practice a bunch and play a bunch you are going to throw a bunch and throwing abunch can lead to overuse injuries, doesn't matter if you are pitching or playing infield or just warming up. I also think every team out will have some arm injuries this season and believe it or not all kids are experiementing and throwing curve balls sometime when we arent looking. that being said I am not against the curve. |
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baseballpapa
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Posted - 03/11/2010 : 14:18:07
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| Hurricane: I don't believe the Bandits practice or play any more than any other elite 11U team that is serious about the game. We might but I do not believe that we do. We do live pitching with a pitcher versus a batter and this might be a problem that we are looking into. You are right to ask the questions as we all owe it to the kids to be sure that they are getting treated right and I can promise you that our Coach is one of the best. |
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tuckersbo
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Posted - 03/13/2010 : 09:12:54
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| Just an FYI for those of you who have sent #12 well-wishes via e-mails, text messages, phone calls, & on FB: The doctor in Chattanooga that baseballdoc wanted him to see is the same doctor that his orthopaedic doctor consulted with and who read the films (they are in the same practice). He's still having trouble with being SHUT DOWN, however. Your concern and your continued prayers are appreciated. |
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