Three-Quarters of MLB Injuries Occur Prior to All-Star Game

Though little consolation to Chris Coghlan and his pie-related affliction, a new report from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine finds that Major League Baseball pitchers are 34 percent more likely to be injured than fielders.

As one might expect, upper extremity injuries are far more prevalent in pitchers, accounting for 67 percent of their injuries.

Interesting to note:  74.4 percent of all MLB players’ injuries occurred before the All-Star Game.

At least 147 players were on the DL this week (out of 750 roster spots – or nearly 20%).  And, no, this does not include A. J. Burnett.