Youth Pitching Guidelines and Recommendations
At the clinic given by Seaview Orthopedics on March 21, 2015 the doctors reviewed concerns and potential issues with youth pitchers and overuse or unwanted strain on the arm while still growing and not fully developed structurally. They primarily reviewed the guidelines and recommendations that have been published by Pitch Smart USA in coordination with MLB and USA Baseball; many high-level medical professionals, including Dr. James Andrews, were on the advisory committee that helped formulate these guidelines. It is highly recommended that managers, coaches, and parents of pitchers click the link below and review the wealth of information that is available there.