Biomechanical Man on my TV

While preparing dinner last night I had the TV on to watch the rerun of Charlie Rose. Upon its conclusion the rerun of that morning’s radio/TV talk show began on the local PBS station. I don’t usually watch/listen to that show except in the rare event that a friend is on. But I was too busy with dinner to change the channel.
Then I heard words like “pitcher”, “throwing”, and “injury” and this gained my interest, especially since the host, Ann Fisher, is not known as the sports voice of Columbus by any stretch.
Since the guest’s photo was on the screen I journeyed to the TV to see what was going on. There was the Biomechanical Man’s, Dr. Glenn Fleisig, mug on my TV. He was connected via phone from who knows where and offering his expertise on pitchers injuries.
Ms. Fisher did well with the questions except when she mentioned that pitchers who have undergone Tommy John Surgery appear to pitch better afterwards. “Myth”, was Glenn’s reply. 20% never pitch again following surgery. He noted that fatigue is the principal cause of throwing injuries and it is the parents who must insure that their child’s athletic health is assured.
It was nice to hear/watch a sports related discussion in Columbus without “Go Bucks!” during the conversation.

Go Bucks!
Maxie

20% never pitch again following surgery

I suspect this stat is for all surgery for all age groups. I wonder how much the odds improve for those who get it after reaching the big leagues. Or put another way, those who can afford having it done by one of the top surgeons in the country instead of a local surgeon.