Retrospective case-control study evaluates postoperative performance in MLB players, indicating minimal changes.
MLB position players return to competition at a high rate following UCL surgery. Among those who return, Statcast-derived offensive and defensive metrics demonstrate that postoperative changes in performance are minimal and statistically insignificant. Interestingly, catchers demonstrated paradoxical improvements in both postoperative average exit velocity and hard-hit percentage. Level of evidence: III.
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