Category: Baseball

Tommy John surgery has become an increasingly common procedure in Major League Baseball (MLB), particularly among pitchers. Named after former MLB pitcher Tommy John, who was the first to undergo the operation in 1974, the surgery—officially known as ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction—has become a routine solution for elbow injuries that were once considered career-ending….

In baseball, hand signals and gestures play an important role in communication, strategy, and celebration. One gesture that fans often notice is players tapping their helmets. While it may seem simple, this gesture can carry multiple meanings depending on the context of the game. Acknowledgment and Communication One of the most common reasons players tap…