Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The ArmCare Edge: Why Testing Beats Guessing

The ArmCare Edge: Why Testing Beats Guessing

In today’s game, every pitcher wants to throw harder, stay healthier, and perform consistently — but too many are relying on outdated methods to get there. Pitch counts and total throws alone don’t tell the full story. Smart pre- and post-throw testing with ArmCare.com changes that. At URATBB, we use it to individualize every athlete’s workload and build stronger, more resilient arms — and the results speak for themselves.


Why Testing Beats Guessing

Throwing is stressful. Every arm reacts differently to volume, velocity, and recovery time. That’s why pitch counts and throw totals, while helpful, only scratch the surface. ArmCare testing gives us real-time data on arm strength, fatigue, and recovery. We test before the throw — and after. That consistency gives us a true picture of how an athlete is responding to their workload, and how we can adjust to keep them healthy and improving.

Pre-throw testing ensures the arm is ready for the day’s load. Post-throw testing shows how well it handled that load. Over time, this builds a much more accurate understanding of a player’s capacity — something no pitch count can tell you. This data is what separates sustainable development from injury risk.


Smarter Workload Management

By consistently tracking how the arm performs before and after throwing, we can fine-tune volume, intensity, and rest days to match the athlete’s unique needs. Instead of sticking to a one-size-fits-all program or limiting athletes based on guesswork, we scale intelligently. That’s how we increase velocity, reduce soreness, and extend careers.

We don’t rely on feel — we rely on feedback. The numbers tell us whether an athlete needs more volume, less intensity, or targeted strength work. That leads to better long-term development and fewer setbacks.


Fixing What’s Holding You Back

One of the most valuable features of the ArmCare app is the custom training it delivers based on each athlete’s unique imbalances and weaknesses. If your external rotation is weak or your shoulder endurance is lagging, the app delivers exercises designed to fix it — automatically and immediately.

This personalized approach eliminates guesswork. No cookie-cutter rehab plans. No guessing if a shoulder is “strong enough.” Just real-time insight and corrective action that builds stronger arms, faster.


Real Results from Our Program

We’ve seen incredible gains from athletes like Trevor Horne, who used consistent testing to support a 10+ MPH velocity jump while maintaining shoulder health. Brody used his testing to guide daily training, resulting in better command, smoother mechanics, and faster recovery.

And Jack Owen? His daily buy-in to the testing and training loop has allowed him to build strength with precision and avoid overuse setbacks — a massive edge in today’s game.

Another standout is Kylan, who began as one of the slower arms on his team. Through disciplined training paired with daily ArmCare testing, he quickly climbed the velocity ranks — reaching over 3 standard deviations above the average for his age group. He now dominates hitters everywhere he goes, with a confident, durable arm built on real data and daily consistency. Kylan’s rise is a clear example of how smart testing turns potential into performance.


The future of arm care isn’t about counting pitches — it’s about measuring readiness and recovery. Pre- and post-throw testing gives us the tools to train smarter, protect arms, and unlock peak performance.

If you’re still guessing, you’re falling behind. The data is here — and it’s changing the game.

 Ready to find out what your arm needs? Schedule an ArmCare test with URATBB today at uratbb.com. Let’s build your arm the smart way.

Monday, June 16, 2025

Success Wears Work Boots

Success Wears Work Boots

Success doesn’t show up in flashy gear or overnight hype — it walks in every day wearing work boots. In an era where instant results dominate the headlines, it’s easy to forget that the most meaningful progress comes from showing up, putting in the work, and grinding it out. Real development takes consistency, effort, and patience — not shortcuts. This blog is your reminder that success isn’t gifted; it’s earned — and it wears work boots.


What Work Boots Represent

Work boots are the symbol of those who show up daily, regardless of weather, fatigue, or recognition. They represent grit over glamour, discipline over distraction.

You won’t find success sitting in a brand-new pair of cleats or wrapped in designer warmups. You’ll find it in the hours spent in the weight room before school, in the throwing drills repeated until muscle memory takes over, and in the quiet recovery work when no one’s watching. Work boots don’t chase clout — they chase excellence. And they never take shortcuts.  The dirtier the cleats, (usually) the better the player. 


Real Examples from the Program

At URATBB, we’ve seen firsthand how this mindset pays off. Take Trevor Horne — a 14U pitcher who committed to the process. Over the span of a year, he added more than 50 pounds of arm strength and gained 10 MPH in velocity. No gimmicks. Just structure, intent, and daily commitment.

Or look at Brody, a pitcher who’s still climbing and just scratching the surface. Through targeted drills, daily ArmCare testing, and an unrelenting focus on refining his delivery, his transformation continues to unfold. Progress like this doesn’t come from luck. It comes from showing up and getting to work — every single day.

Another powerful example is Jack Owen. Jack’s journey shows what’s possible when you match effort with consistency. Through a full year of structured training, Jack made major strides in his command, velocity, and overall athleticism. His buy-in to the daily grind — even on the tough days — is exactly why he's now seeing consistent results. Jack didn’t take shortcuts. He leaned into the process, showed up in his work boots, and earned every bit of his development.


What This Means for Players (and Parents)

For parents: success isn’t just about the next tournament or the next showcase. It’s about buying into a long-term process that prioritizes development over quick results.

For players: if your goals wear sneakers, they’ll leave when it gets hard. But if they wear work boots, they’ll stay and grind. Mastering mechanics, building arm strength, increasing velocity, and staying healthy — all of it requires showing up with the mindset to work, improve, and endure.

This is the difference between players who burn out and those who build something real.


Success isn’t promised — it’s earned. And the players who wear work boots are the ones who earn it. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just real work, real growth, and real results.

If you or your athlete is ready to lace up and build something that lasts, we’re here to guide the way.

Visit uratbb.com to start your development journey.

Thursday, June 12, 2025

✈️ Idaho Pitching Clinic Recap: Development, Nostalgia, and Building Future Arms



✈️ Idaho Pitching Clinic Recap: Development, Nostalgia, and Building Future Arms

This past weekend I had the opportunity to run a pitching development clinic in Burley, Idaho for players ages 11–14 — and the experience was both productive and personal.

I flew into Twin Falls, which instantly brought back memories. As a freshman, I spent a season pitching at the College of Southern Idaho — and the return to this area reminded me how much of my own foundation started right here. Driving through the Idaho scenery on my way to Burley gave me time to reflect on how far the journey has come — and how much I enjoy helping the next generation take their first steps.


๐Ÿ”ฅ Clinic Breakdown: 2 Days of Focused Player Development

Day 1: Foundation First

We started with a 2-hour session focused entirely on the basics that matter — stability, mobility, and building a warm-up routine that actually prepares the body to throw.

  • Pitching-specific activation and mobility work

  • Focus on shoulder stability and hip control

  • Individualized adjustments to basic throwing mechanics

  • Drill work aimed at helping each athlete begin to find repeatability and rhythm in their delivery

Day 1 was about understanding how to prepare and how to move — not just how to throw.


Day 2: Deeper Work and Data-Driven Adjustments

The second day was 4 hours long, and we used every minute to dig into individual needs.

  • Athletes went through ArmCare strength and balance testing

  • We identified weak links in the arm, shoulder, or movement patterns

  • Each player received custom drill plans to work on the areas that would give them the biggest return

  • Throwing sessions were focused on building rhythm, timing, and mechanical efficiency for each individual

At the end of the day, every player left with access to a custom training program through the ArmCare app, so they can continue developing with real structure — not guesswork.


๐Ÿ“ˆ Why This Matters

At ages 11–14, habits are forming — good or bad. Clinics like this give young players the tools to:

  • Warm up with purpose

  • Move more efficiently

  • Train smart, not just hard

  • Build long-term strength, mobility, and throwing confidence

And with objective ArmCare data behind the training, they now know where to focus — not just what feels hard.


๐Ÿงข Looking Ahead

Huge thanks to the Burley community for the great turnout and enthusiasm. I’m excited to keep building these events and watching players take control of their development.

If you're a parent, coach, or program director interested in bringing this type of clinic to your city — reach out. We’re just getting started.

๐Ÿ“ Salt Lake City & Remote
๐Ÿ“ฉ jordan@utahrotationalathletetraining.com
๐Ÿ”— URATBB.com


Wednesday, June 4, 2025

๐Ÿš€ Brody’s Climb: From 50 to 57 MPH in Less Than 3 Months

๐Ÿš€ Brody’s Climb: From 50 to 57 MPH in Less Than 3 Months

In youth baseball, velocity often becomes the headline. But for us, it’s the process behind the progress that truly tells the story.

This spring, Brody — a young right-handed pitcher — showed just how powerful consistent training, patience, and smart programming can be. In under three months, he went from throwing 50 MPH to hitting 57 MPH on the radar gun. And while that’s a massive gain on its own, it becomes even more impressive when you understand where he started… and where he’s headed.


๐Ÿ“Š From Below Average to Ahead of the Curve

According to a 2014 peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, the average velocity for youth pitchers around Brody’s age is 54 MPH source. When Brody began his training at URATBB, he was below that mark.

Today, he’s surpassed the average — and he’s still gaining steam. That alone would be a great story, but Brody’s development goes beyond just radar numbers.


๐Ÿ’ช Strength Gains That Back It Up

Brody didn’t just learn how to “throw harder.” His growth was rooted in real strength development and joint health.

When he started training with us, his measured shoulder strength was 72 pounds. Through progressive overload, targeted training, and recovery protocols — guided entirely by the ArmCare.com system — that number has jumped to 100 pounds of force output.

That’s not just a stat. That’s protection. That’s durability. That’s the base for even more velocity and command in the months to come.


๐Ÿ“ฑ Built with Tech, Guided by Intention

Every phase of Brody’s training was anchored in:

  • Daily monitoring with the ArmCare app

  • Custom strength protocols based on his specific needs

  • Consistent review and progression planning

He didn’t skip steps.
He didn’t chase metrics before mastering movement.
He didn’t throw weighted balls hoping for magic.

Instead, Brody committed to the fundamentals:
Get strong. Move efficiently. Be consistent.

And the results speak for themselves.


๐Ÿ” The Compounding Power of Development

What Brody’s journey reminds us is simple:

Development is a process. Not a shortcut.

Every strength session. Every mechanical adjustment. Every arm care routine. Every ounce of effort compounds — just like interest.

When young athletes buy into the process instead of chasing short-term results, they build a foundation that lasts.

Brody’s still early in his journey. But what he’s built so far proves this:

  • Progress shows up fast when the plan is sound.

  • Results multiply when you show up consistently.

  • Confidence grows when you trust your own work.


๐ŸŽฏ Ready to Build Your Own Jump?

At URATBB, we don’t promise overnight velocity. We promise a plan — backed by data, tailored to you, and built to compound over time.

Whether your athlete is starting below average or chasing elite goals, we help you develop the right way.

๐Ÿ“ In-person in Salt Lake City or remote programs available.
๐Ÿ”— Start your journey: URATBB.com

Thursday, May 29, 2025

๐Ÿš€ Jack Owen: From 86 to 90+ MPH — A Year of Growth on the Mound

๐Ÿš€ Jack Owen: From 86 to 90+ MPH — A Year of Growth on the Mound

๐Ÿ”ฅ Velocity Gains Backed by Performance Metrics

Jack Owen, a right-handed pitcher for the Viewmont Vikings located here in Utah, made one of the most impressive leaps of the 2025 season: increasing his fastball velocity from 86 MPH as a sophomore to over 90 MPH as a junior, with a few reports telling me he was as high as 93 MPH. But this wasn’t just a radar gun story — the results showed up everywhere.

His transformation wasn’t a fluke. With increased workload, sharper command, and more efficient mechanics, Jack elevated his entire game.


๐Ÿ“Š Year-to-Year Comparison: Sophomore (2024) vs. Junior (2025)

Metric

2024 (Soph)

2025 (Jr)

% Change

Appearances

9

14

+55.6%

Innings Pitched

31.2

60.2

+92.9%

Strikeouts

21

69

+228.6% ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Walks

7

21

From Increased Innings Pitched

Opponent BA

.262

.240

–8.4% 

K/9

5.96

10.24

+71.7%

BB/9

1.99

3.12

Minimal Changes


๐Ÿง  What Changed?

Jack dedicated his offseason to:

  • Pitch Development Plans for improved movement and tunneling of pitches.  Allowing for beating hitters in the strike zone with his full mix of pitches

  • ArmCare.com monitoring for sustainable gains and durability over the season.  Adjustments of throwing programs day to day to ensure he was at a full gas tank every game he pitched.

  • Pitching mechanics refinement to increase efficiency and reduce wasted movement.  Increased command and better energy transfer from feet to finger tips.

  • Mental game development to stay composed and aggressive in higher-leverage innings.  See It, Feel It, Do It.


๐ŸŽฏ Why It Matters

Velocity is a separator — especially at the high school level. But Jack’s growth was holistic: more innings, more strikeouts, decreased opponent batting average, and a presence on the mound that screamed D1 potential. He’s gone from a projectable arm to a guy you game-plan around.


๐Ÿงข Want to Train Like Jack?

We build pitchers. Whether you’re just hitting 70 MPH or trying to break 90+, our custom pitching plans are built to transform performance year over year — just like Jack.

๐Ÿ“ Salt Lake City, UT or Remote Training Options
๐Ÿ”— Train with us at URATBB.com

The ArmCare Edge: Why Testing Beats Guessing

The ArmCare Edge: Why Testing Beats Guessing In today’s game, every pitcher wants to throw harder, stay healthier, and perform consistently ...