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The Unbreakable Aroldis Chapman: A Marvel in Modern Baseball
In the world of baseball, pitching injuries, particularly to the elbow, are as common as a cold in the winter. It seems every aspiring pitcher faces the looming specter of injury at some point, regardless of how they throw the ball or where they come from. However, among the multitude of pitchers experiencing this plight, one name stands out: Aroldis Chapman. As Chapman heads into his age 37 season in 2025—his 16th year in Major League Baseball—the enduring question remains: how has he managed to evade serious elbow issues while still throwing some of the hardest fastballs in the league?