My home state of New Jersey is apparently struggling to come up with a “magic number” in the face of the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee mandating pitch count limits.

As with every other state, NJ not only has to decide on a number, but also have to deal with the proponents and critics, both sides vehement in their beliefs.

While the state committee settles on a number, I suggest that high school pitchers, their parents, and coaches consider some of the real reasons pitchers injure their arms, and one major thing that can prevent pitching injuries. [Read more…]