Major League Baseball released a 62-page, study on pitching injuries this week, identifying contributing factors to an increase in arm ailments -- including players chasing higher velocity and better \"stuff\" while exerting maximum effort more often, both in-game and in non-game situations.
The study, done over a year, identified issues at both the professional and amateur levels after interviewing over 200 people within the industry, including \"former professional pitchers, orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, club officials, biomechanists, player agents, amateur baseball stakeholders, and other experts in pitcher development.\"
The study made broad recommendations -- including potential rule changes -- to address the increase in pitching injuries.
MLB, however, said the study was just the first step in a process that needs even more examination.