"MLB Pitchers and the Ongoing Tommy John Surgery Crisis"
MLB is facing a crisis as an increasing number of pitchers are suffering from torn ulnar collateral ligaments, requiring Tommy John surgery. Pitch counts and the emphasis on power and velocity are contributing to the rise in severe arm injuries. Baseball Hall of Famer Greg Maddux suggests reverting to an era of pitching focused on location and execution rather than velocity and spin rate as a solution to prevent these injuries. However, the current emphasis on power and strikeouts may make this solution challenging to implement.