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cooperstownbound2012
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 Posted - 07/11/2013 : 09:09:21
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Which high school age programs are having the most success in developing pitchers for the next level? Not just looking for numbers, but interested in programs that know how to protect arms while providing high level coaching.
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HITANDRUN
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Posted - 07/11/2013 : 09:42:56
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I am not sure but I often wonder if it's a crap shoot on whether or not someone is going to injure their arm. Take 10 players doing all the arm care and long toss the exact same way and I would bet some will have arm problems some wont.
When you look at websites about arm problems it seems most can predict mechanics of a certain MLB or College player will have arm injuries but when they try and predict who wont have them they are usually wrong. I think it is just when, If you pitch at a high level, you are going to have arm injuries, if you play football at a high level, you are going to get a concussion, if you play basketball you are going to twist your ankle, just part of it. What matters more Genetics Technique Training or Luck. Probably a combination of all. |
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bballman
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Posted - 07/11/2013 : 11:25:11
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I think hitandrun is right to an extent. However, that doesn't mean players should just do nothing and hope for the best. There are things you can do to help minimize the chances of an injury. Keep a pitcher's arm in shape by doing long toss and the throwers 10 exercises. That would be a great start.
According to ASMI, a lot of arm problems are linked to overuse, so OP's question is a valid one. Some coaches will over use their pitchers in order to win games, others will be very mindful of a pitchers workout routine and will watch pitch counts. There are coaches out there who will take a kid out when he reaches a certain count regardless of the game situation or what might happen after they come out. These are the coaches you will want. If you have a coach pitching kids over 100 pitches all the time and getting excessive, like 130-140 pitches, you want to stay away from them. And I have seen that.
Unfortunately, I don't have an exact answer for your question. My son played for 643 during the end of his HS career and I know they are VERY good at watching a pitchers count and will do what ever they can to keep a pitcher healthy. Beyond them, I'm not going to speculate since I don't have direct experience. |
Edited by - bballman on 07/11/2013 11:28:35 |
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Developing Pitchers
