Fastball Pitch Velocity Helps Predict Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction in Major League Baseball Pitchers

Conclusion:
Higher pitch velocity is the most predictive factor of UCLR in MLB pitchers, with higher weight and younger age being secondary predictors, although these factors only explained 7% of the variance in UCLR rates.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - July 31, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Chalmers, P. N., Erickson, B. J., Ball, B., Romeo, A. A., Verma, N. N. Tags: Injury prevention, Elbow, Athletic training, Baseball/Softball, Shoulder, general Source Type: research