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Ex-MLB Star Mo Vaughn Says Blame Analytics For Arm Injuries, Not Pitch Clock

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Mo Vaughn says don't blame the pitch clock for the recent rash of arm injuries around the MLB -- he says the real culprit is none other than ... computers!!

The former American League MVP made it clear to TMZ Sports this week he thinks it's analytics -- not adjustments to timing pitchers -- that's creating elbow woes.

He explained he thinks the obsession with velocity and spin rates has caused pitchers to stop, you know, pitching ... and focus solely on unloading the gas tank on every throw instead.

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"When you're out there giving max effort every pitch," he said, "you are going to get hurt.