One Baseball Arm, One Workload Picture

Dr. Heber C. Crockett’s research, covered during the 2000 College World Series, described differences in the shoulders of professional pitchers. It wasn’t a study of how much a high school pitcher should throw. For that decision, I want current age-specific guidance and a complete picture of the athlete’s week.

Here’s the situation: school game Tuesday, lesson Thursday, showcase Saturday. Who knows about all three? Decide who confirms game counts and required rest, and who flags additional throwing sessions before anyone commits the player to a start. If the other staff has different rules, agree on the plan before the weekend instead of negotiating in the dugout.

Travel and high school coaches, what’s worked for you when the same athlete is on two staffs’ pitching plans?

— Coach JT

Archive: Doug Thomas, “New Twist Offered on Pitching,” Omaha World-Herald, June 13, 2000. Dr. Heber C. Crockett and colleagues’ published baseball study. MLB Pitch Smart.

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One Baseball Arm, One Workload Picture