Nathan J. Fanter, D.O.

Tips for Avoiding Pitching Injury...

Major League Baseball has a list of risk factors and tips for avoiding injury on its Pitch Smart website. The league advises against:

Pitching while fatigued;

Throwing too many innings over the course of the year;

Not taking enough time off from baseball every year;

Pitching on consecutive days;

Excessive throwing when not pitching;

Playing for multiple teams at the same time;

Pitching with injuries to other body regions;

Not following proper strength and conditioning routines;

Not following safe practices while at showcases;

Throwing curveballs and sliders at a young age; and

Radar gun use