Going into the first day of tryouts this year, I had a slight strain in the lower tricep area, but was cleared by my coach (also an orthopedist) to throw to tolerence (no pain). I informed the pitching coach of my situation, and he said he would keep the bullpen short, and evaluate based on what I felt confortable doing. He instructed me to throw TEN breaking balls in a row so he could "take a look at my movement", and shut it down after a shooting pain after the last one. THIS COACH HAS A HISTORY OF WRECKING KIDS' ARMS!!!! Last year he had me throw 200 batting practice pitches from the base of the mound, and my arm was in no shape to even pick up a ball for a week. I am due to see a professional about my arm ASAP, but in the mean time I have my Legion season ahead of me still (took 2nd in state last year) and want to be in shape to make a run at the Legion World Series this year. I am a senior in high school, and will most likely not play ball at the college level.
I'm wondering if this is a lost season for me, and whether I should shif my focus to the Legion season ahead.
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