MLB Pitching Injury Update: June 3rd, 2024

Written By DVS Baseball

MLB Pitching Injury Update: June 3rd, 2024

A Growing Concern for MLB Teams

The 2024 MLB season has seen a significant number of pitching injuries, highlighting the ongoing challenges teams face in keeping their pitchers healthy. Here are the key statistics up to June 3rd, 2024:

  • Total Pitchers: 615 pitchers have thrown at least one inning.

  • Injured List (IL) Incidents: 263 pitchers have spent time on the IL.

  • Arm Injuries: 172 pitchers have spent time on the IL due to a throwing arm injury.

  • Position Players Pitching: 15 position players have thrown at least one inning.

  • Days Missed to Injuries: 11,564 days.

  • Days Missed to Arm Injuries: 8,452 days.

  • Cash Spent on Injured Pitchers: $253,611,559.

  • Cash Spent on Arm Injuries: $193,145,004.

The Financial and Performance Impact

The financial impact of these injuries is staggering. With over $253 million spent on injured pitchers, teams are investing a significant portion of their budgets in players who are unable to contribute on the field. Specifically, arm injuries have cost teams over $193 million, underscoring the severity and frequency of these types of injuries.

Addressing the Epidemic

The high incidence of arm injuries calls for a closer examination of pitching mechanics, training regimens, and workload management. At DVS Baseball, we are dedicated to providing solutions that help reduce injury risks and improve performance. Our DVS X-Ray Mocap Kit and software offer comprehensive tools for analyzing and correcting pitching mechanics, ensuring pitchers can perform at their best while minimizing the risk of injury.

DVS Baseball

DVS Baseball, which stands for Delivery Value System, was created in light of the current epidemic of throwing-related injuries in the game of baseball.  The surgery rate among pitchers has continued to rise over the past decade due to various culture-related factors, including an increased emphasis on throwing velocity, college scholarships, and year-round playing.  In an effort to find answers as to why some pitchers get hurt and others do not, we began a formal study that analyzed mechanical patterns from past and current MLB Pitchers. Our research, now published in Orthopedics Medical Journal, continues to evolve to help MLB Organizations understand a pitcher’s true value. Additionally, we implement the DVS Baseball pitching development program for pitchers to extend their longevity, decrease injury risk, and maximize performance in games. .

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