Orthopedic surgeon Keith Meister highlights a worrying trend in baseball where increasing pitch velocity is leading to a rise in arm injuries, particularly among youth players emulating major leaguers. As MLB grapples with the issue, Meister calls for urgent changes to prioritize pitcher safety, pointing out that Tommy John surgeries are becoming alarmingly common across all levels of the sport.
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Pitching injuries continue to be an issue in MLB. How it's impacting pitchers at all levels
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