With the Need for Speed, Tommy John Surgery on the Rise

Two insightful stories on the increasing prevalence of Tommy John surgeries among young athletes have been featured in local media. We've included links to both reports: one from NorthJersey.com and another from an NBC affiliate in Northeast Wisconsin.

Parents of young baseball players should be aware of the rising injuries and overuse issues among youth pitchers. It's crucial to manage expectations and reduce the pressure on kids to throw excessively.

Tommy John surgery, once rare among youth athletes, has become alarmingly common. The primary driver is the pressure on young pitchers to throw harder, more often, and at younger ages — often without adequate rest or proper mechanics training.