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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Pediatric Sports Injuries
  • Youth Athletics

Background:

  • Baseball is a popular sport among children, but concerns exist regarding player safety and injury rates.
  • Previous research has highlighted the need for better understanding of injury patterns in youth baseball.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of injuries in Little League Baseball players aged 5 to 12 years.
  • To analyze injury types, causes, and severity over a 10-year period (1987-1996).

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive statistical analysis of injury data from Little League Baseball, Inc. insurance records.
  • Utilized 17,221,210 player-years of follow-up data, with an average of 1,722,121 children participating annually.

Main Results:

  • A total of 29,038 injuries were recorded, resulting in an injury rate of 1.69 per 1,000 participants per season.
  • Ball-related injuries (15,266) were most common among batters, while facial/dental injuries (12,306) affected defensive players.
  • Sliding caused 60% of base runner injuries, and 25% of all injuries were severe (fractures, dislocations, concussions). 13 fatalities occurred.

Conclusions:

  • Youth baseball is a relatively safe sport, but targeted injury prevention strategies are needed.
  • Recommendations include enhanced face mask use, modified balls, improved sliding techniques, and safety bases to reduce injuries.