Reply to "Exposure -- by time or ability?"

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hshuler posted:
Speaking of data, someone posted earlier that 30 pitchers (2020's, 2019's and even one 2021) were between 80 - 86 mph over the weekend in 14U PG Invitational. It was mostly a local tournament. I can only imagine the numbers in the national tournaments later in the summer. I also know of 2020 who touched 91 yesterday. Who knows what it all means but kids are definitely throwing harder than ever sooner than ever. Hopefully, the pitch smart guidelines will help protect their arms.

Then the data is showing that the increase in arm injuries will continue to increase. The physical facts are that 2019's and younger don't have their growth plates fused yet and throwing at those velocities on a regular basis is simply a recipe for injury at an early stage. Apparently, strict guidelines are needed.

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