Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
The rate of injuries in baseball varies based on skill level. Little League players have a fairly low rate of injuries, approximately 2 for every 100 players. As the skill level increases, so does the injury rate. Players in Major League Baseball have an injury rate of 58 per 100 players per year.
Source: American Journal of Sports Medicine, Sept 2013
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
level. Little League players have a fairly low rate of injuries, approximately 2 for every 100 players. As the skill level increases, so does the injury rate. Players in Major League Baseball have an injury rate of 58 per 100 players per year.