Strength in Numbers #147 The tables have turned.   Throwing fast may be a thing of the past, at least in the sense of trying to deliver the baseball at maximum intensity.  However, I am still not convinced that if you throw a high-octane fastball, you are going to receive an automatic doctor's note to have…

Strength in Numbers #146 Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. This article has not been fun to write. Having to to discuss where I felt short for not just a player but a friend to over 30,000 people has been difficult. It is dense with evidence-based practice and a practice-based evidence approach…

Strength in Numbers #145 Catch up on Part 1 of this series here. With any client I take on, I first ask for a full biomechanical review of what they had been doing or had been coached for a year prior to an injury. With Tejay, I captured a lot from social media and online…

As athletes, we understand the importance of a thorough warm-up before engaging in any physical activity, especially in a high-demand sport like baseball.  However, the quality of your warm-up routine goes beyond simply going through the motions—it requires careful analysis and strategic planning to ensure optimal performance and reduce the risk of injury. Analyzing Your…

Strength in Numbers #142 Performance anxiety in baseball players is a real issue that can have far-reaching consequences, extending beyond the game itself. The pressure to perform at a high level, coupled with the scrutiny of fans, coaches, and teammates, can lead to stress, cognitive distraction, psychosomatic responses, and a lack of confidence. …

Strength in Numbers #141 Collegiate summer leagues have long served as fertile grounds for aspiring baseball players to hone their skills, gain invaluable exposure, and propel their careers to new heights.  With a rich history steeped in tradition, these leagues offer a platform for players to showcase their talents, develop their abilities, and compete against…

In the world of baseball, few phenomena strike fear into the hearts of players and fans alike, quite like the yips.  This puzzling condition, characterized by involuntary muscle spasms or sudden inability to execute routine throws, has confounded players and experts for generations.  Let's delve into the intricate web of the yips, exploring its manifestations,…

Strength in Numbers #139 Pain on the inside of the elbow is common enough in baseball to coin terms such as little leaguers elbow or pitcher's elbow to describe this type of medial elbow pain. Yet, despite being much more rare in baseball players, pain on the outside portion of the elbow, known as…

Strength in Numbers #138 In the pursuit of optimal throwing arm health, athletes often turn to various strategies, and one long-standing tradition has been the use of ice to soothe and recover.  I grew up in the era of R.I.C.E.  Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and man was that the wrong way to go. If you don't…

Strength in Numbers #137 Back in 2012, deep in the underground of Camden Yards, I had an epiphany.   I was part of a full transformation for the Baltimore Orioles, a facelift in training that will never be repeated, replicated, or duplicated. It was the most disruptive overhaul in training that MLB had ever seen, and it made MLB news. We blended gymnastics, Olympic…