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Back injuries are common in Major League Baseball (MLB), affecting 7% of players and increasing from 2010-2016. Understanding these trends is key to improving prevention strategies for baseball-related back injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Baseball Analytics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Limited epidemiological data exists on back injuries in Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • This study addresses the scarcity of research by analyzing MLB back injuries from 2010 to 2016.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand the epidemiology of back injuries in MLB.
  • To assess the risks and improve prevention policies for baseball-related back injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Data was collected from MLB transaction lists (2010-2016).
  • Included players placed on the disabled list (DL) for back-related injuries.
  • Recorded player position, team, injury specifics, DL duration, and occurrence month.

Main Results:

  • 254 back injuries occurred (7% of all injuries) between 2010-2016.
  • Back injuries increased over the study period and resulted in an average of 54 days on the DL.
  • Injuries peaked in April, with strains being the most prevalent injury type (P <0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Back injuries represent a significant issue in MLB.
  • Further analysis of injury trends and patterns can inform better prevention strategies.