old_school posted:throwing a baseball is not a natural motion, I had arm problems my whole life, I didn't take care of it properly I was an 80's kid. My son has had a sore arm every single time he ever pitched...and he always took care of his arm. He stopped pitching after 14u because he was tired of his arm hurting.
Every elbow and shoulder has so many throws in it, they are all different. You don't know how many that number is...IMO you use your head, do your best to take care of it, be honest with yourself on how it feels and if it blows it blows. There is no way IMO to prevent it.
I have seen so many kids on the SAME programs have totally DIFFERNET results when it comes to arm health...it is genetic.
Absolutely 100% correct! Paying attention to pitch counts, strength & conditioning, and arm maintenance are all important and doing these things will increase the chances of playing longer. But when it gets down to it, genetics is the most determining factor - followed by good throwing mechanics.