In-season arm health
One athlete has one total workload across every team.
For parents and athletes
Track the total workload
- Game pitches for every team
- Bullpens and warm-up pitches
- Lessons, camps and showcases
- Long toss and high-intensity throwing
- Catching and demanding position throws
- Pain, soreness, fatigue or performance changes
Pitch count = game pitches. Other throwing still matters when judging fatigue and recovery.
Every game day
- Confirm eligibility before pitching.
- Record pitches immediately.
- Watch mechanics, command and fatigue.
- Do not pitch and catch the same day.
Stop and speak up
- Joint or sharp pain
- Loss of motion, control or velocity
- Altered mechanics or unusual fatigue
- Numbness, tingling or swelling
Parent rule: a second team does not reset the pitch count, required rest or fatigue.
Primary guidance: MLB/USA Baseball Pitch Smart | AAOS throwing injuries
Seeing SLMA Sports Medicine
Joseph Michael Garcia, MD
Primary Care Sports Medicine & Family Medicine
Joseph Michael Garcia, MD is a physician specializing in family medicine and sports medicine. Fellowship trained in sports medicine at the University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, residency at LSU – Alexandria, and board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He cares for athletes of every age — injury evaluation, non-surgical treatment, concussion care, sports physicals, and return-to-play planning.
Call to be seen985-262-1639
SLMA Comprehensive Health Clinic, Houma605 Enterprise Drive, Suite B, Houma, LA 70360
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SLMA Sports Medicine | 985-262-1639 — General education only. Follow stricter league rules and your clinician's instructions. Coaches do not diagnose or treat injuries.
