What is a Baseball Pitching Analysis?
Baseball pitching analysis at Lehman Joint and Performance is a physician-directed movement assessment used to evaluate throwing mechanics, injury risk, and performance efficiency in baseball athletes. Dr. Rick Lehman applies biomechanical analysis within a broader sports medicine framework shaped by decades of caring for elite throwing athletes and complex upper-extremity injuries.
Pitching analysis allows us to:
- Identify mechanical inefficiencies
- Spot stress points contributing to pain or injury
- Compare your form against elite-level standards
- Create a customized improvement plan based on real data
Whether you’re recovering from injury or refining performance, this precision-guided assessment by Dr. Lehman is your competitive edge.
Benefits of Pitching Motion Analysis
Our baseball pitching evaluations deliver insights you can’t get from the naked eye, helping you to throw smarter and harder.
Benefits include:
- Early detection of injury-causing mechanics
- Objective feedback to improve efficiency and velocity
- Real-time data to correct flaws and improve consistency
- Tailored drills to reinforce proper movement patterns
- Performance benchmarking for return-to-throw or season readiness
Used by elite athletes, pitchers, and coaches nationwide, pitching analysis bridges the gap between rehab and peak performance.
Who is
Pitching Analysis for?
This service is ideal for:
- High school, college, and professional baseball pitchers
- Baseball players returning from shoulder, elbow, or back injury
- Athletes experiencing decreased velocity or arm fatigue
- Coaches looking to support healthy, high-performing athletes
- Parents of youth players seeking preventative care
Conditions & issues identified through Pitching Analysis
Our motion capture system can help detect or prevent:
- Rotator cuff strain
- Elbow valgus stress (linked to UCL injuries)
- Shoulder impingement
- Trunk rotation inefficiencies
- Hip–shoulder separation deficits
- Poor deceleration mechanics
- Repetitive-use injuries
Our approach
Led by Dr. Lehman, our clinic blends orthopedic expertise with cutting-edge motion technology to deliver actionable, sport-specific insights.
- Full-body 3D motion capture with VUE MOTION®
- Orthopedic screening, plus strength/flexibility assessment
- Expert biomechanical interpretation of results
- Custom plan to improve performance and reduce injury risk
Patient Testimonials
After tearing my ACL, I though my competitive days were over. But Dr. Lehman and the team at U.S. Center for Sports Medicine didn’t just fix my knee, they helped me rebuild my confidence. The personalized rehab was incredible, and I’m back on the field, stronger than ever. I can’t thank them enough!
Sarah M., Collegiate Soccer player
What to expect during your Pitching Analysis
Step-by-step overview:
Why choose Dr. Rick Lehman for Pitching Biomechanical Analysis?
- Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with 30+ years in sports medicine
- Trusted by MLB, NCAA, and Olympic athletes
- Integrated orthopedic + performance evaluation model
- Advanced motion analysis technology (VUE MOTION®)
- Emphasis on injury prevention and long-term arm health
- Leader in baseball injury prevention and biomechanics
- Serving athletes in Menlo Park & St. Louis
Frequently asked questions
Trusted by many
Rodney
6 months ago
He done my right shoulder after a bad wreck and that was in the early 90s until this day I've yet to have any pain he's the best orthopedic surgeon in st,Louis he takes care of the st.louis blue's hockey players he knows what he's doing,I'm going to try to get back to him now for my left shoulder after surgery my doctor here , well let's say 2yearsand2 months ltr I can't pick up anything with it I need a real pro ..
Darrell L.
11 months ago
It's been 28 years since I reluctantly followed the advice of the company nurse where I worked and made an appointment with Dr Lehman, which I had to drive an hour to see. It took a month and a half to actually get in to see him. My first visit, it seems more x-rays were taken than the previous 3 years being "cared for" by a butcher that I had been seeing because I destroyed my left knee in a motorcycle accident. Dr Lehman literally put his money where his mouth was when he convinced me to opt for reparative surgery, rather than complete knee replacement at the ripe old age of 25. Surgery was scheduled, again, it took a month and a half to get in.
Why did all of this take so long, you might ask... Because he IS that good! That's how many people are waiting to see him!
Thank you Dr Lehman for working your magic on me and affording me the quality of life that I have been able to enjoy for all these years.
Very regretfully, I have taken your help for granted and probably overworked it a bit too much, and now likely will have to have more work done. Even more regretfully, as I have relocated, it may no longer be feasible for me to return.
Why did all of this take so long, you might ask... Because he IS that good! That's how many people are waiting to see him!
Thank you Dr Lehman for working your magic on me and affording me the quality of life that I have been able to enjoy for all these years.
Very regretfully, I have taken your help for granted and probably overworked it a bit too much, and now likely will have to have more work done. Even more regretfully, as I have relocated, it may no longer be feasible for me to return.
Kama T.
1 year ago
Dr. Lehman is one of the few doctors who puts your goals for mobility or athletic performance at the top of your treatment plan. I thought I would have to choose between 'bleeding edge of orthopedics' and 'decades of experience', but Dr. Lehman is the best of both. Thanks to him and his network of top therapists, I have come back from tough injuries and stayed strong enough to compete as an endurance athlete into my 50s.
Diane W.
2 years ago
Kevin B.
5 years ago
This office is one of the best offices in the country, HANDS DOWN!!!! The staff are very professional and can deal with a high volume of people!! Always getting people in to take care of their concerns!!! They are very detailed and so so kind!!!! Dr. Lehman is “The Best”, this man treats every single patient as if they were worth a million dollars to him!!!!! He deals with the general pubic and everyday working people the same way he deals with pro athletes!!!! What a Great Surgeon!!! His expertise is hard to match!!! My son is playing Division 1 football because Dr. Lehman repaired his knee!!!! Also, He just repaired my knee!! He and his staff ensured that I had a smooth prep, great surgery, and great follow up/discharge instructions. They made sure that me and my son got back to performing duties for life at high levels!!!!I highly recommend Dr. Lehman and his office. “WHAT A GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE”.
jonathan S.
7 years ago
Dr Lehman is simply the best! You May have to wait awhile in his office but it is worth the wait to see the best!
He takes the time to explain things so you are comfortable and understand. I think this is why the wait. He is a genuinely sincere nice man. Who wants the best for you.
I am very active, he has always got me fixed back up!
You won’t find a better doctor or person!!
He takes the time to explain things so you are comfortable and understand. I think this is why the wait. He is a genuinely sincere nice man. Who wants the best for you.
I am very active, he has always got me fixed back up!
You won’t find a better doctor or person!!
Byron S.
7 years ago
The office is great. it is obvious that doctor Lehman has done many famous athletes, the walls are covered with autographed shirts. The staff is competent and Karla is dedicated to her patients. A delight to work with
Shirley Y.
8 years ago
daniel R.
9 years ago
The quality of care & professionalism is worth my 250 mile Drive. I tore both rotator cuffs in September of 2016, at age 54, not good, but thanks to Dr Rick & Dr Shana, I'm back riding Harley's, swimming & playing golf . I'm feeling better than I did at 35! The Team at US Sport medicine will make you feel like an All American Superstar !!!
Much Mahalo
Much Mahalo
