Back InjuryBack injuries result from damage, wear, or trauma to the bones, muscles, or other tissues of the back. Common back injuries include sprains and strains, herniated disks, and fractured vertebrae.

Foot InjuryRapid and changing movements associated with baseball place many pressures on your feet and ankles. Inadequate stretching, improper shoes, and repeated motions lead to the most common foot problems that occur among baseball players, such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, stress fractures, ankle sprains, and bone fractures.

Black EyeA black eye is caused by bleeding beneath the skin around the eye due to some kind of trauma. Sometimes a black eye indicates a more extensive injury, even a skull fracture, particularly if the area around both eyes is bruised (raccoon eyes) or if there has been a head injury.

Broken JawA break or fracture of the jaw bone. A broken jaw, also called mandibular fracture, is the second most commonly broken bone after the nose. Being struck by the baseball is the most common cause.

ConcussionA concussion is an injury to the brain that results in temporary loss of normal brain function. It is usually caused by a blow to the head. Cuts or bruises may be present on the head or face, but in many cases there are no signs of trauma. Many people assume that concussions involve a loss of consciousness, but that is not true. In most cases, a person with a concussion never loses consciousness.

Shoulder InjuryRotator cuff tendinitis - the tendons of the rotator cuff within the shoulder become irritated and inflamed as they rub on the bone surfaces of the shoulder.

Torn Rotator Cuff - this occurs when tendons within the shoulder completely tear, and often this injury can alter or even end a career.

Subluxation - a partial or temporary dislocation of the shoulder, subluxation can keep a player out of play for weeks. Often caused by muscle fatigue

Sprained AnkleA common musculoskeletal injury in which the ligaments of the ankle partially or completely tear due to sudden stretching. This typically occurs when the ankle is suddenly "twisted" in a sports activity or by stepping off an uneven surface.

The pain is initially severe and can be associated with a "popping" sensation. Immediate swelling over the area of injury often occurs as the injured blood vessels leak fluid into the local tissue. Partial tears retain some ankle stability, whereas complete tears lose stability because the strapping ligaments no longer brace the ankle joint.

Pitcher's ElbowPitcher's Elbow affects athletes who power snap their wrists downward and inward as part of a motion required in their sport. The tendon from the flexor muscles becomes inflamed. This problem is seen in baseball pitchers.