Kyle Gibson on the State of Pitching, Tommy John Surgeries, and Pitch Design
Talkin' BaseballMarch 12, 202556 min15,497 views
33 connections·40 entities in this video→The Inevitability of Tommy John Surgery
- ⚠️ Tommy John surgery is becoming increasingly common, with an estimated 80-85% of overhand throwers in baseball likely to undergo the procedure.
- 📈 The number of Tommy John surgeries has significantly increased from 111 in 2011 to 314 in 2021, despite a shrinking player pool.
- 💡 This rise is attributed to the pursuit of higher velocity and spin rates, driven by advanced data analytics.
The Role of Data in Pitching
- 📊 Data analytics and tracking technology like Rapsodo and Hawkeye provide valuable insights into pitcher performance.
- 🎯 While data can help identify mechanical flaws and track pitch development, there's a risk of
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