In 1991, I received the opportunity to visit with Dr. Andrews in Birmingham. He was aware of our Area Code Games and International Baseball. The game will "miss" this pioneer.
https://www.mlb.com/news/dr-ja...edic-surgeon-retires.
Bob
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Ahhhh....son (and parents) had the "pleasure" to meet Dr. Andrews twice. Such a kind man. He gave me his phone number!
Wow, he is 81.
https://www.mlb.com/news/dr-ja...edic-surgeon-retires
Really interesting article; quotes him talking about youth injuries:
“These kids are throwing 90 mph their junior year of high school,” he says. “The ligament itself can’t withstand that kind of force. We’ve learned in our research lab that baseball is a developmental sport. The Tommy John ligament matures at about age 26. In high school, the red line where the forces go beyond the tensile properties of the ligament is about 80 mph.”
Andrews has met countless parents who think that if their sons have Tommy John at age 14 or 15, it will improve their chances of reaching the Major Leagues.
“It’s just the opposite, believe me,” he says. “When they get hurt early in their baseball career, they miss a lot of development, and the parents don’t have a clue about how that affects their career and their ability to move up the ladder.”
very interesting read. Everyone is trying to chase 90 in HS it seems like. I guess it is one thing if they are matured physically.....
Dad of 3;
It is very important for players, coaches and parents to study the effects of improper throwing mechanics to the "safety" of young pitchers.
https://www.andrewsinstitute.com/articles. "Research and educate"
Bob