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A lot of Mike's problem last year was perhaps not having his pitching arm in shape because he played basketball. I think he realixed to have to do some sort of throwing over the winter and took those steps this year.

I will give Shawn the utmost compliment on trying to perserve a pitchers health and career. He has consistantly adheered to pitch counts. When they start getting to that 90 figure , it's time to come out. No matter what the situation. A couple of years ago, when Adam Blanton was having problems getting a correct diagnosis on his back issues, Shawn would not let him take the mound even though Blanton pleaded to go back out. His exact words were that he had a future after high school and he was not going to let him take a chance of ruining the rest of his career. Somebody else had a no hitter going a couple of years ago, and he pulled them before the game was over just to go in line with the pitch count issues. That's pretty much how he has handled all of the pitchers since he has been there.

well thats good to hear that he does that, it is very much so needed at the high school level...i think a lot of scotty little's issues stemmed from too many innings in too many games, and he's just an example of what could happen if you dont go by a pitch count...i wonder how long it will be before they put in a pitch count rule for high school the way they have done for the little league...i dont know if i would be completely against due to so many injuries...