Some thoughts on pitcher workloads and why scaling them back isn't solving any problems.

If you shorten the volume, the pitcher will increase the intensity. They aren't dumb.

But when the distance is unknown, you provide them a learning opportunity.

It is far from obvious that pitch counts and extreme pitch limits are a good thing, or even a neutral thing.

We just assume that shortening their outings and increasing their rest periods are good for their arm, or at the very least, do no harm.

But how sure can you be?

There is no question that Pitch Counts / Pitcher Abuse Points solved a huge problem in baseball. A dramatic overuse of pitchers was occurring.

But the evidence for increased restrictions is troubling... it may be counterproductive.

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