The Oklahoma Throwing Athlete Association | Throwing Athlete Injuries Oklahoma County

Our Mission

The Oklahoma Throwing Athlete Association (OTAA) was founded in 2021 as a complete resource for players, coaches, trainers, clinicians and parents for information regarding injuries in the throwing athlete.

Therapists, trainers, clinicians and surgeons throughout Oklahoma have combined to provide credible, scientific information and education to aid in the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries in the throwing athlete

Our vision is to be the leading authority on throwing injuries in Oklahoma and beyond. We hope to help throwing athletes of all ages and levels achieve their goals and enjoy their sport without compromising their health and well-being.

Athletic Care

Quality health care and injury prevention services to throwing athletes helping them recover quickly from injury and return to sports and athletics.
Education

Promote the knowledge and skills of throwing sports among athletes, coaches, and enthusiasts to ensure optimal performance in sporting activities.
Research

Using the latest, proven advances in the science and technology of throwing sports to help athletes stay ahead of the game.
Outreach

Provide valuable resources and opportunities for athletes and coaches in underserved areas across the community.

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Throwing Athlete of the Month

Canyon Putnam

March 2025

Canyon Putnam is a freshman phenom at Santa Fe High School. Canyon is carving out a name for himself as a lockdown closer and versatile infielder. His season didn’t begin with glory, but with grit. A week before opening day, Canyon fractured a finger on his non-throwing hand and was sidelined for all scrimmages and early games. But he didn’t miss a beat. With a bulky cast on his glove hand, he kept attending pitching lessons, working on one-handed batting drills, and showing up every day with the same fire and focus as if he were in the starting lineup.

Since his return, in 5 relief appearances and 8.2 innings pitched, Canyon has faced 44 batters with a crisp 3.5 pitches per batter and just 18.1 pitches per inning. He leads the team in runners left on base (10), owns a 56.82% first-pitch strike rate, and boasts a 61.15% overall strike percentage. His 2.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio ranks second on the team, and his 3.231 ERA speaks to his consistent command and poise under pressure. He sets the tone with his work ethic and raises the bar with his attitude.

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