Tommy John UCL Biomechanics & Surgery Simulator

In Memory of Tommy John (1943–2026) • 288 MLB Wins

Medial Elbow Delivery & UCL Stress Canvas

Late Cocking (Max ER)
Valgus Torque
64.2 N·m
UCL Tensile Stress
34.8 MPa
Ligament Load
87% Peak

1974 Landmark Frank Jobe Reconstruction Lab

Step 1: Harvest Autograft — Harvested the non-essential Palmaris Longus tendon from John's right forearm to replace the ruptured medial collateral ligament.
Surgical Integrity
98%
Est. Recovery
18 Mos
Career Extension
+14 Seasons

Tommy John Career Historic Split (288 Wins)

Pre-Surgery (1963–1974)
Wins: 124
Innings: 2056.1
Seasons: 12
Ruptured July 17, 1974
Post-Surgery (1976–1989)
Wins: 164
Innings: 2654.1
Seasons: 14
3x All-Star, 3x WS App.
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