Reply to "Catcher Arm Rest Period"

I think even for catchers like 6-8 weeks shutdown is a good idea.

However make sure you have enough time to ramp up again, you at last want to have time for 2-3 weeks of low to medium intensity throwing (I. E throwing slow) before you start throwing harder.

If you can't do that it is better to shorten the break, as nothing is worse than to immediately start max Velo throwing after a shutdown, it is no coincidence that the rate of UCL injuries in MLB is higher at the start of the season.

Basically you want to shut down, then a couple days just lobbing the ball and then slowly increase throwing velo and you need enough time for that.

10/16/208:07 AM

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