Factors that increase a pitcher’s injury risk: A focus on Sixto Sánchez

@sixto03_sanchez/InstagramWith the trade of J.T. Realmuto to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Miami Marlins received a player worthy of fans’ attention: Sixto Sánchez. Heading into the 2019 season, MLB.com’s MLB Pipeline ranks Sánchez as the 27th-best prospect in the minors, while Baseball Prospectus ranks him 23rd. He is widely regarded as the finest asset in the Marlins farm system.

Here at Fish Stripes, we already detailed why Sánchez is an exciting young prospect—his combination of velocity and pinpoint accuracy are special.

Yummy. However, concerns have been raised about his durability. In 2018, Sánchez only had eight appearances before being shut down in early June with right elbow…