Tommy John surgery rates have surged due to the emphasis on velocity in MLB, with teams neglecting the long-term health of pitchers for immediate results.
The current approach to player health is driven more by economics than by a genuine concern for player safety, leading to an epidemic of injuries.
With the emphasis on velocity and performance in MLB today, the long-term health of young pitchers is being compromised, threatening their careers.
There is a pressing need for systemic changes in MLB to prioritize player health over profit, or else we may see intervention from government agencies.
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