Are Teen Pitchers Chasing Too Much Velo? Hannah Keyser Joins Kelley Franco to Discuss

Three Inning Fan - The Podcast with Kelley Franco

Kelley Franco

September 5, 202535 min
Baseball

Are Teen Pitchers Chasing Too Much Velo? Hannah Keyser Joins Kelley Franco to Discuss

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Episode Notes

On this episode of The Three Inning Fan Show, Kelley Franco is joined by Hannah Keyser to discuss her eye-opening New York Times feature: How Fast Should Your 12 Year-Old Throw? Hannah takes a deep dive into the baseball labs designed to teach kids to pitch to higher velocities, whether they work, how much they cost, and the challenges they pose from parental and sports perspectives. She also explores whether the injury risk is worth the potential benefits, and the increasing frequency of Tommy John surgeries among young players. And of course we discuss…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame.

*Music by Podington Bear