Strength in Numbers #198
Power. Stability. Longevity. These three words define the foundation of a high-performing, durable baseball player, particularly pitchers.
In part one, we touched on vertical jump testing…
Strength in Numbers #197
Baseball players are evaluated heavily both on and off the field.
In relation to the lower body, force plate analysis has emerged as a critical tool,…
Strength in Numbers #196
No doubt – my career and aim in the game couldn’t have happened without my elbow being touched by fire and as big as a softball…
Strength in Numbers #195
Part 1 introduced referred pain. It’s complete and utter pain, confusion. It baffles many players, coaches, parents, sports medicine experts, and specialized psychologists, who all converge…
Strength in Numbers #194
I am getting back to pain as we are in a warzone. I keep saying our platform represents the pain of discipline, so our athletes avoid…
Strength in Numbers #193
Pain is an essential part of the human experience—it serves as a warning system, signaling injury or potential harm. Pain is an ever-present challenge for athletes,…
Strength in Numbers #192
Vertical jump testing is a widely recognized measure of lower-body power and overall athleticism. While commonly associated with sports like basketball and volleyball, recent research has…
Strength in Numbers #191
Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) tears are injuries to the shoulder's labrum, a cartilage ring surrounding the shoulder joint's socket.
These injuries are particularly prevalent…
Strength in Numbers #190
The early season is the danger zone for ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprains—the injury that leads to Tommy John Surgery.
Therefore, the critical time is now.…
Strength in Numbers #189
Managing bullpen sessions effectively is crucial for baseball pitchers to maintain peak performance and minimize injury risk. Proper scheduling, pitch counts, and recovery protocols are essential…