1. Grip Strength Critical for Throwing Power and Ball Velocity

• Fact: Higher grip strength is associated with throwing the ball harder.
• Evidence:
  A study on youth baseball players found grip strength to be a significant predictor of pitched ball kinetic energy.
  📖 “The standing long jump, 10-m sprint, and grip strength were significant predictors for pitched ball kinetic energy. Training programs should emphasize improvement in these areas.”
  🔗 Nakata, H., Nagami, T., Higuchi, T., Sakamoto, K., & Kanosue, K. (2013). Relationship between performance variables and baseball ability in youth baseball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 27(10), 2887–2897. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182a1f58a

2. Can Be Vital for Injury Prevention

• Fact: Strengthening grip and wrist muscles improves joint stability and reduces risk of overuse injuries (e.g., UCL strain, wrist tendinitis, hand trauma).
• Evidence:
  📖 “Grip-strengthening exercises combined with wrist stability training were effective in improving pain, function, grip strength, and muscle strength in patients with nonspecific chronic wrist pain.”
  🔗 Hong, S.-J., Lee, M.-Y., & Lee, B.-H. (2024). Effects of wrist stability training combined with grip strength exercise on pain and function in patients with nonspecific chronic wrist pain. Medicina (Kaunas), 60(7), 1144. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60071144

3. Key to Baseball Performance

• Fact: Strong grip and forearms delay fatigue during long games or batting practice, helping maintain swing mechanics and timing.
• Evidence:
  📖 “Lean body mass, grip strength, speed, and lower-body power were correlated with baseball-specific performance variables (i.e., home runs, total bases, slugging percentage, and stolen bases).”
  🔗 Haruna, R., Doi, T., Habu, D., Yasumoto, S., & Hongu, N. (2023). Strength and conditioning programs to increase bat swing velocity for collegiate baseball players. Sports, 11(10), 202. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11100202

4. Helps Catchers & Fielders Maintain Performance

• Fact: Repeated throws and catches wear down the hands and wrists. A stronger grip helps preserve defensive performance and accuracy.
• Evidence:
  📖 “Statistical analysis indicated a significant and moderately high positive relationship (p < 0.05) between bat swing velocity (BV) and dominant grip strength (r = 0.61)... BV and non-dominant grip strength (r = 0.59).”
  🔗 Szymanski, D. J., Beiser, E. J., Bassett, K. E., Till, M. E., & Szymanski, J. M. (2011). Relationships between sports performance variables and bat swing velocity of collegiate baseball players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 25(Supplement), S122. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JSC.0000395775.89191.33

5. Predicts Total Athleticism & Career Longevity

• Fact: Grip strength is a strong biomarker for overall athletic ability, resilience, and even career durability.
• Evidence:
  📖 “Handgrip strength is predictive of all-cause performance and injury resilience across athletic populations.”
  🔗 Jones, C. M., Griffiths, P. C., & Mellalieu, S. D. (2022). Handgrip strength as a performance and health biomarker in athletes: A systematic review. Sports Medicine, 52(3), 423–435.

Whether you’re building exit velocity, protecting your UCL, or lasting through extra innings—grip strength is non-negotiable.

💪 The Revolution 2.0 targets grip strength on the go.

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