The Pitch Destroying Baseball Arms?

Is one pitch really responsible for baseball's arm injury epidemic? Over the past two decades, Tommy John surgeries have become more common than ever. Many fans point to one pitch—the slider—but is it actually to blame? In this episode of Diamond Depths, we dive into the history of the slider, how modern pitch-design labs transformed it into one of baseball's most devastating weapons, and what sports science really says about arm injuries. You'll discover: ⚾ Why the slider is so difficult to hit ⚾ The legends who made it famous, including Randy Johnson, Steve Carlton, John Smoltz, and Chris Sale ⚾ How TrackMan, Rapsodo, and pitch labs changed pitching forever ⚾ The rise of the sweeper ⚾ Why Tommy John surgeries have increased ⚾ Whether the slider deserves the blame—or if the real problem runs much deeper The answer may surprise you. If you enjoy baseball history, legendary pitchers, forgotten stories, and the hidden side of the game, subscribe to Diamond Depths for new videos every week. 👇 What do you think? Is the slider dangerous… or is modern baseball simply asking too much of the human arm? Leave your thoughts in the comments.