MLB report links rise in pitcher injuries to high-velocity focus, recommending health-centered rule changes.

A recent MLB report links the rise in pitcher injuries to the focus on high velocity and maximum effort. Pitcher injuries in the majors have doubled since 2005, with days on the injured list nearly tripling. Tommy John surgeries peaked at 314 in 2020, dropping to 281 last year. The study recommends rule changes prioritizing health, but advises changes should start in youth baseball, suggesting a scouting dead period during the off-season to reduce excessive throwing.