Whey Protein After Pitching

Pitching is a workout. After a workout, you need carbs to replace the glycogen burned and protein to help build and repair. I would look into a product that has a 2 to 1 ratio of carbs to protein after training followed by a higher protein ratio 90-120 minutes after that.

If pitching is considered a workout, it's a long workout if you're a starter. I would have to think that if the pitcher is following a good diet with enough of all nutrients needed that a whey protein supplement would not be needed. It is recommended after a weight training workout because of the fact of so much muscle being "torn down" that it can help with recovery. Now that being said, the proof is in the puddin'. Try it and see if it helps. There should be decreased soreness all other things being equal (sleep, work, etc.). Also try having it cold enough to sip after each inning (provided it doesn't cause nausea - but the other young men wouldn't mind the spectacle!) as then the protein is hitting the system as needed. If this doesn't sound good, can he eat a good amount of protein 2-3 hours before pitching? Then the protein will be hitting his system in time for the game.

Tim Robertson

Thanks to both of you for your responses. We may try it. If so, I'll let you know how it goes.