In our ongoing commitment to understanding and mitigating injury risks in baseball, we've delved into the characteristics of the last 40 Tommy John (TJ) Surgeries entered into the DVS Baseball Injury Risk Model. These surgeries, affecting pitchers 25 years or younger, have provided valuable insights into the factors influencing throwing arm injuries in the sport.

The widespread technology available throughout MLB Organizations has never made identifying and developing critical insights on at-risk pitchers easier. However, crossing the bridge to practical on-field solutions continues to be a challenge.

In the world of baseball, pitchers face an ever-present risk of injury, influenced by the culture they inherit. Factors such as tournament structures, velocity programs, and pitch metrics shape this risk. To excel and stay safe, pitchers must invest in their bodies and arms, proactively addressing weaknesses. By understanding their shoulder mobility, functional capacity, and pitching delivery's impact, pitchers can mitigate injury risks and achieve long-term success. Understanding the influence of throwing culture is crucial for aspiring pitchers aiming to excel while safeguarding their careers.

As the MLB Draft approaches, the selection of starting pitchers among the top picks has become increasingly risky. In recent years, the success rate of these pitchers reaching the top of their game has been dishearteningly low. However, the projected top pitchers in this year's draft, Paul Skenes, Rhett Lowder, and Chase Dollander, have captured attention with their potential. Yet, a closer look at their risk profiles reveals a challenging road ahead. In contrast, the success story of Bobby Miller serves as a reminder to exercise caution. Evaluating historical trends and utilizing risk assessment metrics like the DVS Score will be crucial for teams as they navigate the delicate balance between immediate impact and long-term durability in their pursuit of young pitching talent.

The DVS Score distribution in the 2023 Men's College World Series has shed light on a concerning correlation among highly regarded amateur pitchers – their increased risk of throwing arm injuries due to pitching mechanics. With nearly 50% of pitchers considered high-risk based on their DVS Scores, the industry faces a pressing challenge as the average pitcher's velocity continues to rise. This article delves into the findings of the 2023 MCWS, compares them with previous studies, and underscores the urgency of addressing these issues to curb the escalating rates of significant throwing arm injuries.

47% of all starting pitchers in the 2022 MLB Playoffs fall into the high injury risk category. Which starting pitchers have the best and worst pitching mechanics?

How can we begin to understand how analytics and traditional baseball wisdom can be treated equally? It starts with understanding how a person's wisdom in any subject is derived and can facilitate future decision-making. Whether changing the lineup, bringing in a new pitcher, scouting a player, developing a player, or maintaining a clubhouse, our actions are a product of an ongoing cycle from data to information to knowledge to wisdom.

While the firing of Al Avila seems like a shift in the right direction, the Detroit Tigers’ systematic approach toward development continues to hold the team back. How deep does this issue go? Let’s find out.

In this case study, Justin Orenduff examines the decline of the “traditional” starting pitcher in MLB using the Top 3 Pitchers drafted by each MLB team since 2012. In addition, the case study details which MLB Organization has done the best job of developing their top prospects into MLB Pitchers. The results paint a revealing trend about the direction of pitching development.

The post-Verlander Analytic Tigers look just like their 2000’s rebuild Tigers. Despite the "hype" about the armada of arms on the horizon. If the armada of arms can't stay healthy, how long will the Tigers remain in their rebuild? Hopefully, the revamped Tigers analytics and player development department can right the ship with Mize, Manning, Skubal, Faedo, Fulmer, but their current history and patterns suggest otherwise.

Over the next month, deGrom will be shut down from throwing but during this period of time, the adjustment in the sequence of deGrom’s pitching delivery in this article can easily be implemented as part of his return to the Mets throwing program for the 2022 MLB season.

The truth is there are aspects of our genetics that predispose us to have the ability to throw the baseball harder than our peers. Recognizing the genetic factors/components that affect velocity is essential to have a logical and realistic lens about your velocity potential. Can you train to improve your ability to throw harder? Of course, I wrote this article to outline four factors to consider when looking to increase velocity and how to better navigate your journey in search of more velocity.

DVS University is now live. Pitching injuries have resulted in MLB teams paying over $2.7 Billion dollars to pitchers while on the Injured List from 2015 – 2021. While pitching injuries have always been a part of baseball, the rate at which a pitcher suffers a major throwing injury is increasing at an alarming rate. As a pitcher, how do you know if you are more or less at risk of a throwing injury? At DVS Baseball, we have the answers, which is the defining difference in why and how we make pitchers better.

When your current pitching season is over, it's time to recover, rebuild, and refocus in the off-season to prepare for the next season. But, at what point do you put down the baseball and not worry about having to throw hard or performing in a game? And, how do we best prepare ourselves to be successful next season?

Taylor North's run to the state's second Little League World Series championship wasn't built on orange slices and ice cream. It was built on pitching — more accurately, pitching depth.

Thousands of pitchers blindly follow arm care programs that incorporate resistance bands and weighted balls each year in the hope of helping their throwing arm recover, strengthen, and prepare to throw a baseball. Unfortunately, although the purpose of arm care programs is primarily understood, the validity and science of how the arm care bands help are not. So, if you are currently using arm care bands as part of your program, how do you know if they are helping?

DVS Baseball is excited to announce the addition of Mitch Aker to the our team. Mitch will serve as a DVS Trainer at our Madison Heights location and implement DVS methodology and technology into the local community to help make pitchers better. In addition, Mitch will assist with developing USPBL pitchers throughout the 2022 season.

Unfortunately for Kumar Rocker, the "check engine light" for his throwing arm was checked when the Mets looked underneath the hood post-draft and saw enough damage not to offer the pre-draft deal of $6 million. Furthermore, because Kumar opted out of a pre-draft MRI, the Mets didn't have to extend any offer, leaving him unsignable amongst all other MLB Teams. The fallout leaves Kumar in a precarious situation and begs the question, "What's next for Kumar?”.

49.5% of Major League Baseball pitchers have spent time on the injured list in the 2021 season. Check out the 35 year analysis on the dying breed of starting pitchers in Major League Baseball.