5th inning ... Announcers are talking about how pitcher went from mid 80’s to mid 90’s with weighted ball training at Driveline.
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Saw that. Good publicity for them at a time when weighted ball programs are coming under fire lately for increased injury risk.
RJM posted:5th inning ... Announcers are talking about how pitcher went from mid 80’s to mid 90’s with weighted ball trainijg ar Driveline.
What was the pitcher's name?
It was the Tenn Tech pitcher in the 5th.
rynoattack posted:RJM posted:5th inning ... Announcers are talking about how pitcher went from mid 80’s to mid 90’s with weighted ball trainijg ar Driveline.
What was the pitcher's name?
Ethan Roberts, just drafted in the fourth round (128th overall) to the Cubs.
3and2Fastball posted:Saw that. Good publicity for them at a time when weighted ball programs are coming under fire lately for increased injury risk.
I don't think there is any evidence that weighted balls increase the risk of injury. they might even help make the arm healthier albeit it is no magic pill, especially when mechanics are bad or pitchers are overused.
the only risk I see is that throwing harder itself is a risk, especially when there is a big jump in adolescent pitchers and so weighted balls could indirectly cause injuries but this applies to any training that increases velo.
Dominik85 posted:3and2Fastball posted:Saw that. Good publicity for them at a time when weighted ball programs are coming under fire lately for increased injury risk.
I don't think there is any evidence that weighted balls increase the risk of injury. they might even help make the arm healthier albeit it is no magic pill, especially when mechanics are bad or pitchers are overused.
the only risk I see is that throwing harder itself is a risk, especially when there is a big jump in adolescent pitchers and so weighted balls could indirectly cause injuries but this applies to any training that increases velo.
I think Mike Reinold may be onto something about weighted balls increasing lay back and that could lead to injury...I am sure the folks at DLR is studying this.