Are Catchers' Knees Expendable? - The Occupational Injury NPB Ignored
The toll of catching on knees: over 100 squats per game, chronic cartilage damage, and the evolving prevention strategies in NPB.
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Hit-by-Pitch and Concussions - The Head Injury Risk NPB Has Downplayed
Concussion risks in baseball from hit-by-pitches, collisions, and fence impacts, and NPB's evolving concussion protocols to protect player safety.
The Pitch Count Revolution - From Complete Game Aesthetics to the 100-Pitch Limit
NPB starting pitchers' average pitch counts are declining yearly, with 100-pitch exits becoming standard. This article examines the shift from complete game virtue to workload management through data and injury risk analysis.