Re-envisioning Throwing Programs for Baseball Pitchers: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

• S. Andrew Cage, University of TexasFollow
• Alexander P. Jacobsen, University of TexasFollow
• Clayton Hodges, University of TexasFollow
• Cassandra Rasmussen, University of TexasFollow
• Jon-Michael Cline, Azalea OrthopedicsFollow
• Brandon J. Warner, Grand Canyon UniversityFollow
• Lynzi K. Warner, Creighton UniversityFollow
• Laurel Trail, University of TexasFollow
• Ryan Johnson, Angelo State UniversityFollow
• Matt Schimpf, APEC Fitness CenterFollow
• Pauline Skowron, University of TexasFollow
• Robert French, University of TexasFollow
• Derek Lege, University of TexasFollow
• Nathan Campbell, University of TexasFollow

Abstract

This case report follows the injury presentation and return to pitching of two NCAA Division II baseball pitchers. A literature review is provided to detail the current prevalence and epidemiology related to injuries to the throwing arm of pitchers. The review also outlines current procedures for returning a baseball pitcher to pitching from the mound. The authors discuss key concepts related to progressing previously injured pitchers back to pitching from the mound, while using the two cases presented as exemplars for using the objective, goal oriented, and adaptable interval throwing program developed at the pitchers’ university.

Author Bio(s)

S. Andrew Cage, EdD, LAT, ATC, is the Head Athletic Trainer and Instructor of Health and Kinesiology at The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, TX. He is a nationally certified athletic trainer, and licensed in the state of Texas.

Alexander Jacobsen, DO, CAQSM, FAAPMR, is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician at UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX, and a member of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Sports Medicine Fellowship Faculty. He is also a Team Physician for The University of Texas at Tyler Athletics.

Clayton Hodges, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon at UT Health East Texas in Tyler, TX. He is also a Team Physician for The University of Texas at Tyler Athletics.

Cassandra Rasmussen, PsyD, is a clinical faculty physician at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, TX.

Jon-Michael Cline, DO, is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician at Azalea Orthopedics in Tyler, TX.

Brandon J. Warner, EdD, LAT, ATC, is the Athletic Training Program Director at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.

Lynzi Warner, MSPAS, PAC, LAT, ATC, is an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Program at Creighton University in Phoenix, AZ.

Laurel E. Trail, MPA, LAT, ATC, is an Assistant Athletic Trainer at The University of Texas in Tyler in Tyler, TX contracted through UT Health East Texas.

Ryan Johnson, MS, LAT, ATC, is the Head Athletic Trainer at Angelo State University in San Angelo, TX.

Matt Schimpf, PT, DPT, MS, is a Physical Therapist at APEC in Tyler, TX.

Pauline Skowron, MD, is a Sports Medicine Fellow Physician at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler in Tyler, TX.

Robert French, DO, is a Family Medicine Resident Physician at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler in Tyler, TX.

Derek Lege, M.Ed., CSCS, is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, TX.

Nathan Campbell is a Business Management student at The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, TX. He is also a member of The University of Texas at Tyler Baseball Team.

Recommended Citation

Cage S, Jacobsen AP, Hodges C, Rasmussen C, Cline J, Warner BJ, Warner LK, Trail L, Johnson R, Schimpf M, Skowron P, French R, Lege D, Campbell N. Re-envisioning Throwing Programs for Baseball Pitchers: A Case Report and Literature Review. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice. 2025 Jan 17;23(1), Article 1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46743/1540-580X.2615