Injury Territory: Seaver to Skenes - Brent Strom

From Tom Seaver to Paul Skenes, few people have seen the evolution of pitching up close like Brent Strom. On this episode of Injury Territory, Will Carroll sits down with one of the most influential pitching coaches in modern baseball for a wide-ranging conversation about the history, science, and art of pitching. Strom reflects on his own playing career, including becoming one of the earliest major leaguers to undergo Tommy John surgery, and traces the game’s evolution through generations of pitchers, from Hall of Famers like Tom Seaver to today’s power arms led by Paul Skenes. What does a pitching coach actually do? How much of modern pitching development comes from technology? Which tools matter and which are overhyped? What separates good pitchers from great ones? And how do organizations balance velocity, performance, durability, and injury risk in an era where every pitch is measured and analyzed? Strom shares stories, insights, and lessons from decades in professional baseball, offering a rare look into how elite pitchers are developed, managed, and kept healthy. Will also breaks down the latest MLB injury news, including whether it may be time to worry about Kodai Senga, a concerning back issue for top prospect Colt Emerson, and the latest chapter in the Tarik Skubal story. Is Skubal simply nearing his return from injury, or are we approaching the point where trade rumors become just as important as rehab updates? If you’re interested in MLB injuries, pitching mechanics, baseball analytics, pitching development, Tommy John surgery, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Kodai Senga, sports medicine, biomechanics, and the future of pitching, this episode of Injury Territory delivers insight from one of the sharpest minds the game has ever produced. Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERR... Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Subscribe to Injury Territory! Part of the Foul Territory Network. Subscribe to the podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/0EYHftP... Follow our social media channels for more content! https://x.com/InjuryTerritory   / injuryterritory