Save the Arms Campaign

Protecting the Future of Pitchers' Arms

DVS Baseball and B3Better Sports Performance have partnered to bring into baseball communities together in an effort to reduce throwing arm injuries across the United States. Join our mission to educate the baseball community on the importance of a pitcher's mechanics for arm health and promote safe pitching practices.

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Welcome

Justin Orenduff, founder of DVS Baseball, provides an overview of the Save the Arms Campaign.

“Youth pitchers born after 1995 face a 270% increased risk of arm injuries due to injurious pitfalls in the sport.”

— DVS Injury Risk Model Findings

Why We Started the Save the Arms Campaign

Understanding the Pitching Injury Epidemic

The Problem

  • Rising Injury Rates: Over the past decade, there has been a significant increase in major arm injuries among amateur and professional baseball pitchers.

  • Tommy John Surgeries: 57% of Tommy John surgeries were performed on 15-19-year-olds last year.

  • Financial Impact: Since 2015, over $3 billion has been paid to injured pitchers, with MLB teams losing about 10% of their total payroll annually due to pitching injuries.

Case Studies and Statistics

  • MLB Draft Data:

    • 2015: 53% of top 50 drafted pitchers underwent surgery on their throwing arms; 14 are no longer playing.

    • 2016: 84% of top 50 drafted pitchers suffered throwing arm injuries; 52% underwent surgery.

    • College World Series: 40% of pitchers signed from the 2021 Men's College World Series have experienced a throwing arm injury since being drafted.

Why Pitchers Get Hurt

  • Culture Factors: Increased emphasis on throwing velocity, college scholarships, and year-round playing contribute to the rise in injuries.

  • Mechanical Patterns: A pitcher's mechanical pattern is crucial in determining the stress placed on their throwing arm.

  • Mass Confusion: With more choices than ever before, how does a player, parent, or coach disseminate the right information to aid in safe pitching practices.

The DVS X-Ray Mocap Kit

The most affordable and practical markerless motion capture system on the market.

The DVS X-Ray Mocap Kit enables organizations, leagues, trainers, and coaches to participate in the Save The Arms Campaign to reach more pitchers in communities worldwide. For a one-time purchase of $1995, you can film pitchers and effortlessly upload the footage to generate automated biomechanical analysis that provide an in-depth look at the current injury risk of pitchers mechanics.

Our Solution

Providing objectivity and clarity across baseball communities

 

Overview

  • Innovative Solutions: DVS Baseball offers advanced pitcher health and performance solutions through the Delivery Value System (DVS), a proprietary, medically published, and statistically validated biomechanical model.

  • Goals and Vision: Our goal is to help pitchers achieve their highest potential while staying healthy. Our vision is to empower the next generation of healthy baseball pitchers through collaboration and promoting overall well-being.

Key Components of DVS Baseball

  1. DVS Score: A biomechanical analysis that assesses throwing arm injury risk in baseball pitchers.

  2. Injury Risk Model (IR Model): Predicts a pitcher's injury probability using historical data and continuous training with new data.

  3. M.V.P. Program: A training program designed to improve a pitcher’s DVS Score, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk.

DVS Baseball's Proven Success

  • Medically Validated: The Delivery Value System was published alongside Duke Orthopedic Surgeons and adopted for use by the Mayo Clinic.

  • Field-Proven: Over 40 pitchers from the United Shore Professional Baseball League have signed contracts with MLB Organizations, with only two major arm injuries in eight professional seasons.

Get Involved

Register Your Organization

As part of the Save the Arms Campaign, you will:

  • Build awareness in your community about the importance of proper pitching mechanics.

  • Encourage organizations, leagues, and teams to participate in learning about the critical role of the DVS Score in preventing throwing injuries.

  • Become a driving force and authority in promoting arm health for young pitchers.

Organization Benefits

Becoming part of the Save the Arms Campaign not only supports a crucial cause but also provides numerous benefits for you and your community:

Financial Incentives

  • Rebate on DVS Score Purchases: For each DVS Score purchased through your organization, you will receive a rebate. This means that you are actively contributing to safer pitching practices while also getting a financial return.

  • Discounted DVS Score Prices: As a participant, the DVS Score will be available at a reduced price to your community. This discount encourages more participation and makes the analysis more accessible to teams and organizations.

Community Impact

  • For every DVS Score sold, DVS donates money back to the pitcher's team or organization. This directly benefits the local sports community by providing additional funds.

Ready to Get Started?

  • Register Your Organization: Click the button below to register. After you fill out the introductory form, we will guide you through the process and set up an introductory Zoom call to help you get started.

  • Support the Campaign: Your support is crucial to the success of this campaign. Join us in making a difference for the next generation of pitchers.