Now Jose Fernandez is going to need Tommy John surgery

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by pgellis

I think that pitch counts have lead to this problem. Pitchers are babied today with pitch counts and not throwing between starts. How can they build up strength in their arms with these limitations?

Back before pitch counts, starters were expected to pitch 8-9 innings. It was about innings, not pitches. Let these starters throw 150+ pitches a game. Long toss between starts, etc., etc.

I agree.

Another problem is they way they pitch when they are kids, they all try to throw 90MPH in LL and HS

[Beatles Guy]

Originally Posted by Jim65

I agree.

Another problem is they way they pitch when they are kids, they all try to throw 90MPH in LL and HS

I agree with this and the fact that they start throwing a curve ball at too young an age. It puts horrible strain on an undeveloped arm.