Mathieu Tremblay

Mar 3, 2025 | bmjopensem.bmj.com | Mathieu Tremblay |Samuel Sirois |Jacques Abboud |Martin Descarreaux

Pitch count and pitching velocity are commonly used as a metric to measure baseball pitcher’s workload and prevent injuries. Most injuries in baseball pitchers occur in the upper limb, especially in the forearm, elbow and shoulder region. Grip strength assessment seems more relevant than pitching velocity for assessing acute muscle fatigue in baseball pitchers.