What is the most common Head Injury in baseball?
Getting hit in the head with the ball, Mainly pitching.
Why do you see a trainer stretch a first baseman's leg before a game?
So when they stretch their leg at a play at first base they wont pull a mussle.
what should you be most concerned about when you get HBP?
Getting a broken bone.
Does a cup actually help prevent injuries?
Should you wear one?
Yes and Yes!
What is Tommy John?
It's when the Achillies Tendon tears.
What is the main thing that stays permanently when you have a concussion?
Trouble concentrating.
What's shorter to take care of?
ACL tear
or
Hamstring snap
ACL tear will take 1 year to heal.
Why do pitchers purposely hit batters?
-To get the team scared
-They are a big hitter
-They don't like them
Lose a turn!
Ha! Ha!
Who's more likely to get Tommy John
-A guy that throws 100MPH with ease
-A guy that throws as hard as he can but throws 92MPH
A guy that throws 92MPH because he has more Twork on his arm.
What's the most worrisome thing you could get from a HBP that hit your head?
A skull fracture.
Why is Edwin Diaz out for the season?
He tore his Patellar tendon during a celebration after a big win.
What are the 5 most painful places to get hit by a pitch?
(Name 3)
-Back
-Ribs
-Knee
-Hand/Wrist
-Elbow
What is the Buster Posey rule?
The rule was enforced when a player rammed into Buster Posey. Now catchers can't cover home plate so there are less collisions.
How did Nolan Ryan make his arm so strong?
He wrestled his cattle.
Why did the MLB Players Association not want to have a helmet or a that can protect a 100 MPH pitch?
Because they thought it looked funny
How long does it take for a ACL tear to heal?
1 year.
How fast does the new protective helmet protect?
Does the buster posey rule actually prevent injuries at home plate fully?
NO
Who is an Astro Player that got Tommy John?
Justin Verlander.
Why did the MLB to create a hat that protects a 100 MPH ball?
Because someone can hit a 100MPH line drive at your head.
What's the best way to prevent hamstring injuries?
Try to work on working out your legs a lot.
How fast does a MLB helmet protect in 2021 season?
70 MPH
What is the most worrisome injury that you can get from a home plate collision?
The most worrisome injury from a HPC is a concussion.
How fast does Tommy John take?
90 minutes.