2 Upper-Body Workouts for Pitchers That Build Strength and Durability
Workouts for pitchers is a hotly debated topic. Nowhere is this more true than when looking at upper body workouts for the baseball pitcher. The upper...
Why Tommy John Surgery Is Ruining Pitchers
No single medical procedure has had more impact on a sport than Tommy John surgery on baseball. Thirty-seven years after the first procedure to repair a pitcher’s torn elbow ulnar [...]
Softball Pitchers: How to Play Your Best Over a Complete Season
The elite softball pitchers plan on leading their teams to a post season and they know and understand what it takes to get there. There are several...
4 Tips to Become a Better Softball Pitcher
Although my career as a softball pitcher ended decades ago, I still identify with the sport because it continues to shape me off the field today. After...
Deloading: The Secret to Better Workout Recovery
As an athlete, you're used to giving it your all. But when it comes to recovery, less is more. It might be hard to believe that easier workouts - or no...
The 2-Workout In-Season Strength Training Plan for Baseball Pitchers
In-season strength training for baseball pitchers is a bit more "complicated" compared to off-season training. Off-season training is generally...
Should Pitchers Ice After Throwing to Prevent Shoulder Injuries?
Old habits die hard. Especially in a sport as rooted in tradition as baseball, some habits go on so long that nobody stops to think if they're right or...
In-Season Baseball Workouts for Pitchers
The first pitch of the new season is an exciting time for any pitcher. Unfortunately, once it is released, many pitchers start a bad habit—they stop training when the season begins. [...]
How Young Pitchers Should Prepare for the Upcoming Season
In essence, pitching is a series of perfectly timed movements, so preparing to pitch should also be sequenced and timed for perfection. After all, the best pitching performances are called [...]
Mariano Rivera and the Challenges Facing a Pitcher Returning From an ACL Tear
One of baseball's best closers, Mariano Rivera is facing the biggest challenge of his career as he recovers from a right ACL tear sustained during warmups before his May 3, 2012 [...]