He is still in his sophomore year in Highschool. Should he be allowed to pitch 90-100 pitches if he feels like it? He's broken his (pitching) collarbone twice in football and he's been cleared to play baseball by a doctor, I am just concerned that this could hurt his arm in the long run.
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Look at it from a practical point of view ... He has to be able to throw without pain during the game, warm ups and after he cools down. \n\nHave you had him throw simulated games to see where his tolerance is? Start by simulating an inning or two ... have him throw in sets of 8  and then intervals of four ... (Eight pitches to four batters) have him sit down for 8 to 10 minutes between sets, this will let the muscles and connective tissue rest ... check range of motion before you let him take the mound. Any pain, discoloration, swelling or lack of control tells you something.\n\nAnd remind the future Rodger Clements that it's about longevity not just the next at bat ...
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Palmiero was what I was going to mention before I saw the details. After he got caught, he did nothing to help Baltimore. The steroid policy worked last year but this year with the more strict rules, anyone who doesn't get caught will have probably refused to take the test. But then he can't play. The steroid policy will be great this year.
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He played last year in Toledo at AAA level,  he played a whole four innings in the whole season.  He had a ERA of 2.25.  I'm not sure if he is playing this season but I'm guessing no. Was that good enough for you?
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thank god for you, that poor kid what a rotton mother he has! i would try to support him best you can by talking to him often and praising him when he does good things tell him how proud you are and what a gift he has in baseball, if he doesnt want to purse it after that maybe he needs a summer off to find himself after such a tragedy, i think your doing all the right things!
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As a baseball pitcher, the record speaks for itself. He has been outstanding. However, as a person and model for young people, he has failed miserably.
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DO NOT THROW EVERYDAY.  This will hurt your arm in more ways than you can imagine.\n\nDO NOT THROW CURVES.  This will also hurt your arm and will actually shorten your career.  You shouldn't start throwing any curve balls, sliders or cutters until you are in college or in a minor league system for a major league team and then, an instructor will show you how to do it.\n\nThere are plenty of instructional videos out there for kids like you.
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Yes it is good for baseball.  He is one of the greatest players to ever see the game.  And hes a good guy.  Did you hear what he did for the Lexington team?  he bought them freaking plasma screen tvs and a bunch of couches to revamp their dressing room.  Hes a good guy, a good player, and he still has it after all these years.  He  could probably go 5 years if he wanted to.
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a lot of folks don't finish in four without the rigors of playing football.  then again, a lot of players are in grad programs when they've got that 5th or 6th year.\n\nLook at it another way.  Player gets injured, out for the year first or second game in.  Is it fair for him to lose an ENTIRE year because he got hurt?  I know it happens, but that's why the extra years.
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He can pitch all 6 but he can not pitch more than 6 per week.  Most only pitch about 3 per game though since little league games only last 6 innings.
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No.  If he gets injured you can replace him anytime.  If he is not hurt, then yes, he must complete pitching to the batter.
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Basically he can't throw a ball. His arm is so screwed up that he can't put any zip on a ball and being in the national league, there is no DH for him to fall back on. Even if there was, his batting statistics over the past few years that a roster spot is probably better spent on someone that can additionally stay in on defense after hitting.
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All kids dream of becoming major league ballplayers that is what drives them to keep going even when hurt. I f you force him out he may hold it agianst you if you dont and he injures it more he will hold that agiasnt you. NO win situation. You best bet is to cut out all leg work during practice. He can swing a bat without hurting it and he can take ground balls if hit right at him this will keep his timing and reaction time up to speed. Wrap the ankel and heat and stretch at night. Best of luck..
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He probably popped a few more vicodins than normal.\n\nThey should let him hit once in the season.  The last 2 or 3 times he started the season, he popped a homerun.  After that they should trade him.  What a fluke.
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As with any pitch, his mechanics have to be in the same fluid motion as if he were throwing the ball 40 -- his front shoulder has to stay closed and his front foot should be pointing to youas he strides forward to release the ball.\n\nAs a catcher, you should be able to see where he is going astray in his mechanics. Being a catcher basically means you are the assistant pitching coach -- so keep a good look out at what's going on and what's not going on.
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He is currently with the Los Angeles Dodgers.\nHe got hurt, a muscle spasm, on March 31, and is on the 15 day disabled list.\nHe will return soon and play center field for the Dodgers.\nBecause of his age, he would only play 100- 125 games, which is still a lot...
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assuming i read that correctly and it says hes 11...he probably shouldnt be lifting yet...and a 40 in 6 seconds is not bad for that age...I'd say MLB or DE but hes gonna have to start lifting as he gets older.
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I'm sorry that I didn't see your other question.  I guess I'm coming in during the middle of a conversation.\n\nAs a Giants fan, I've witnessed the Bonds thing from his arrival in 1993.\n\nHere is a link to a timeline for the BALCO case.  This is what, of course, really linked Bonds to steroids.\n\nhttp://www.usatoday.com/sports/balco-timeline.htm\n\nBonds played 147 games in 2004, a major load for a player of his age.\n\nBonds had what looked to be minor arthroscopic right knee surgery in January of 2005 (the offseason).  The surgery was intended to treat what has been described as an "arthritic condition."  That left a lot of hope among Giants fans that he would be okay for the 2005 season.  However, the first surgery did not produce positive results, and Bonds was forced to undergo a second similar procedure in March of 2005, right in the middle of spring training.  At that point, fans hoped he could return at some point during the season.\n\nBonds was further slowed by a post-surgical infection in the knee that required a third surgery in early May of 2005.  This led him to miss almost the entire 2005 season.  He returned in September for minor action, during which the team--hopelessly out of the pennant race--performed significantly better.\n\nBonds' knee is chronically bad.  He did not reinjure it in Spring Training 2006; rather his action was limited in order to avoid soreness and injury that would limit his regular season action.  Bonds did have elbow problems in spring training 2006--x-rays revealed bone chips that had significantly swollen his elbow and caused pain.  Bonds has indicated that he will not have surgery for the elbow chips.\n\nBy the way, Bonds had arthroscopic surgery on his other knee in October 2004 (immediately after the season) for the same arthritic condition.  The left knee is painful but has not produced the same level of discomfort and difficulty as the right one.\n\nBonds now is just a shell of the player he was.  He still has tremendous power and can hit the ball harder and further than anybody I've ever seen play in person.  But his tremendous speed and grace are gone.  Nevertheless, I would encourage you to try to see him if you can before he retires.