The rotator cuff is frequently irritated in throwers, resulting in tendinitis. Early symptoms include pain that radiates from the front of the shoulder to the side of the arm. Pain may be present during throwing, other activities, and at rest.Most tears in throwing athletes occur in the supraspinatus tendon. Athletes may also experience shoulder weakness and tenderness.Baseball players and other athletes who spend much of their time throwing a ball risk a variety of shoulder injuries because the repetitive motion causes