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MLB Faces Injury Crisis Amid Speed Obsession

3/27/2025

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Major League Baseball is grappling with a troubling surge in pitching injuries, driven by an obsession with speed. Injured list placements skyrocketed from 212 in 2005 to a staggering 485 in 2024, while Tommy John surgeries hit a record 314 in 2020. To safeguard players, the league may need to rethink youth training practices and consider rule changes that prioritize health over velocity.

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Major League Baseball is grappling with a troubling surge in pitching injuries, driven by an obsession with speed. Injured list placements skyrocketed from 212 in 2005 to a staggering 485 in 2024, while Tommy John surgeries hit a record 314 in 2020. To safeguard players, the league may need to rethink youth training practices and consider rule changes that prioritize health over velocity.