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Law requires evaluation and clearance by a Physician before an athlete can return to sports. It is also important to watch for red flag symptoms such as a worsening headache, increased sleepiness, and difficulty to arouse, delayed vomiting, loss of consciousness, seizures, and other worsening symptoms. Should this occur, we recommend taking the athlete to the Emergency Room. While injuries from baseball can’t always be avoided, it’s important to be an advocate for your child when it comes to keeping him healthy. Encourage him to do an appropriate throwing program before the season starts, and to warm up before practice and games. Make sure he adheres to the published guidelines for pitch count, rest time, and maximal pitches per day. And encourage him to let you know if he is experiencing any pain so that you can get him needed care.