You’ve probably heard it before: “over head throwing is an unnatural motion.” It sounds logical. Pitching is violent. It’s fast. It’s stressful on the arm. But it's just not true. In fact, it's so far from the truth, it's time we not only stopped saying it, it's time we start calling it out! Overhead throwing is one of the most natural movements humans have. It’s not something we invented for sports—it’s something we evolved to do for survival... Long before baseball existed, humans were...

Most players, coaches and parents think injuries come from throwing too much. That’s not entirely wrong—but it’s not the full picture either. What the research actually shows is it’s not just how much you throw… it’s how quickly that workload changes. This is where most players get into trouble—and it’s why understanding the acute:chronic workload ratio for pitchers matters. The Concept: Acute vs. Chronic Workload Acute workload is what you’ve done recently—usually the last 7 days. Chronic...

If you stay in this game long enough, you’re going to run into a moment where you and your coach don’t see eye-to-eye. Maybe it’s a mechanical cue. Maybe it’s a lift. Maybe it’s game strategy. The question isn’t if this happens—it’s how you handle it. The players who separate themselves aren’t just talented—they know how to disagree with your coach the right way without damaging the relationship. Coaches want athletes who are coachable. That doesn’t mean blind obedience. It means respect,...