The Tommy John Epidemic
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Over 1/3 of active MLB pitchers have had TJ
Guys - ONE THIRD - that SHOULD NOT BE A NORMAL STAT
I don’t care what justifications can be made for this
Something needs to change - it’s affecting lower levels too
At this point if you’re listening to those that have created that situation
Whether it be coaches, doctors, trainers, PT’s - whatever
Individuals that are operating by the “status quo”
You gotta be a little insane
Seriously
“Oh they’re doing their best”
“It’s not that bad”
“Surgery isn’t that big of a deal”
If having to go under because you’re getting your flesh sliced open isn’t a big deal, i don’t know what is
Like cmon, wake up
We’re walking around completely oblivious to how bad this is
Like if “normal” training and protocols worked that number SHOULD NOT BE CLIMBING
Do you get it?
IF IT WORKS THAT NUMBER SHOULD NOT BE CLIMBING
But you’re so indoctrinated it doesn’t even strike you
Cause it’s like nah that’s just part of the process
War wounds or something
It’s nuts
It’s time to stop providing training, stop providing preparation, just cause it’s the way it’s accepted
Just cause it’s “how we do it”
Just cause “it’s what this paper says”
It’s not working. If it was working, I’d be down. But it’s not
And look, understand I’m speaking for myself here
I’m just communicating why I DON’T operate like that
If it legit IS working for you - great - keep going. For real
If it’s not, then there’s an alternate
We will continue to provide preparation, to the very best of our abilities, that ACTUALLY prepares you
Not just fits into what is normal, nice, or convenient