"Pedro Martinez Identifies Lethal Combination Behind MLB's Pitching Injury Crisis"
Pedro Martinez, a Baseball Hall of Famer, attributes the surge in pitching injuries in MLB to a combination of factors, including pressure from analytics departments for maximum velocity and spin rate, underworked ligaments, and a focus on muscle mass over training. He emphasizes the importance of learning the feel for pitching and knowledge of ball control over throwing hard. While not blaming the pitch clock, Martinez's insights align with those of other pitchers, such as Justin Verlander, who have expressed concerns about the impact of these factors on pitching injuries.