Advisory Committee

Dr. James Andrews, Founder, American Sports Medicine Institute

Dr. Andrews is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon who has counseled top professional athletes for more than thirty years. He is one of the founding members of the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center and the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Andrews has spent much of his career raising awareness about youth injury issues and has been instrumental in the adoption of pitch count and rest guidelines for youth leagues across the country.

In 2013, he released Any Given Monday, a book about sports injuries and how to prevent them for athletes, parents and coaches.

Dr. Glenn Fleisig, recognized leader in baseball pitching biomechanics

Dr. Fleisig has spent more than 25 years researching the science of pitching safety and performance. He is the recognized leader in the biomechanics of pitching, having tested more than 2,000 pitchers from all levels and published more than 150 scientific papers.

Dr. Fleisig and his team at ASMI have also conducted extensive research relating pitch volume to adolescent pitching injuries, leading to safety rule changes throughout the U.S.

Fleisig earned engineering degrees from MIT (B.S.), Washington University (M.S.), and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (Ph.D.). He also serves as the Chair of USA Baseball Medical & Safety Committee, Pitching Safety Consultant for Little League Baseball and Softball, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Neal ElAttrache, Orthopedic Surgeon

ElAttrache is a member of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic board of directors, Chairman of the Board of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Foundation and Program Director for the Kerlan-Jobe Fellowship.

After completing his studies at the University of Notre Dame, he earned his medical doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also completed his orthopedic surgery residency before becoming a Sports Medicine Fellow at Kerlan-Jobe.

Dr. ElAttrache is the team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and is an orthopedic consultant to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, St. Louis Rams, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings and the PGA Tour.

Dr. Michael Ciccotti, Head Team Physician, Philadelphia Phillies

Dr. Ciccotti is the Everett J. and Marian Gordon Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Rothman Institute and Thomas Jefferson University, where he is also the Chief of the Division of Sports Medicine and the Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship and Research Program.

Dr. Ciccotti serves as head team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Joseph's University as well as the Senior Consultant for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Dr. Ciccotti graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and Georgetown University Medical School. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the Rothman Institute and Thomas Jefferson University.

He has served as orthopaedic consultant for the Philadelphia Flyers and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Dr. Ciccotti has served as the President of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association.

Dr. Christopher Ahmad, Head Team Physician, New York Yankees

Christopher S. Ahmad MD, specializes in knee ACL, meniscus and cartilage injuries, shoulder instability and labral tears, rotator cuff pathology, Tommy John surgery and advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques for sports-related injuries of the knee, shoulder and elbow.

He is the head team physician for the New York Yankees and a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. Dr. Ahmad conducts ongoing research in the areas of ACL injury prevention and screening, biometrics of the elbow and surgical techniques for rotator cuff shoulder instability repair.

He has authored more than 200 articles and 50 book chapters related to shoulder, elbow and sports medicine and has presented over 250 lectures nationally, and internationally.

Dr. Gary Green, Medical Director, Major League Baseball

Dr. Green has served as a consultant to Major League Baseball on anabolic steroids and performance-enhancing substances since 2003. As Medical Director, Dr. Green evaluates Baseball's Drug Prevention and Treatment Programs at the Major and Minor League levels and will make recommendations on updates to the programs.

He also serves as the Office of the Commissioner's primary liaison to club physicians and certified athletic trainers and assists in the development of educational programs and materials.

Dr. Green, who is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine, is a fellow in the American College of Physicians and the American College of Sports Medicine. He also has a private medical practice, the Pacific Palisades Medical Group, in California.

Keith Dugger, Head Athletic Trainer, Colorado Rockies

Keith Dugger, 46, is the Head Athletic Trainer for the Colorado Rockies.

After receiving an undergraduate degree in athletic training in 1989 from San Diego State University, Dugger joined the San Diego Padres' farm system, working with Class A affiliates from 1990 to 1992.

He came to the Rockies' farm system in 1993. Dugger earned the Pacific Coast League's "Athletic Trainer of the Year Award" in 1997, and in 2003 earned the honor of Major League "Training Staff of the Year."

In addition, he was recently selected to serve on the Executive Board of the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) as National League Representative. He lives in Littleton, Colo., with wife Shannon, daughter Tianna and son Cashel.

Dr. Stephen Fealy, Orthopaedic Consultant, MLBPA

Stephen Fealy, MD, is a specialist in the field of shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery.

Dr. Fealy attended college at Columbia, where he was a pitcher for the baseball team, and then continued on to graduate with honors from Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons. He is the Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine Consultant for the Major League Baseball Players Association.

In this role, Dr. Fealy helps with both medical and orthopaedic related issues and is continually involved with research projects involving Major League Baseball and athletic injuries.

He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery; he was an assistant team physician to the New York Giants football team during his fellowship.

Ken Crenshaw, Director of Sports Medicine and Performance, Arizona Diamondbacks

Ken Crenshaw served more than 12 years as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Arizona Diamondbacks before becoming their current Director of Sports Medicine and Performance, a position he has held since 2018. Crenshaw was the Head Athletic Trainer for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 2003 to 2005 and served as the Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Rays from 1998 to 2002. While with the Rays, Crenshaw shared "Major League Baseball Athletic Training Staff of the Year" honors in 2005 and the “Dick Martin Athletic Training Staff of the Year” honors in 2004 with Ron Porterfield. He also served as the organization's Minor League Athletic Training and Conditioning Coordinator for the 1996 and 1997 seasons. Prior to joining Tampa Bay, Crenshaw worked for seven years as a Professional Athletic Trainer, including four years as Minor League Conditioning Coordinator for the Atlanta Braves from 1992 to 1995. He also served as an Athletic Trainer in the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system from 1989 to 1991, working with affiliates in Princeton, W.Va., and Welland, Ontario.

A native of Carrizozo, N.M., Crenshaw received an undergraduate degree in sports medicine from New Mexico State University in 1990. He is a certified member of the NATA and the (NSCA) National Strength & Conditioning Association. In his spare time, Crenshaw coaches youth football, basketball and baseball programs. Crenshaw, his wife, Robyn, and their sons, Wacy, Wyatt, and Dustin, reside in Chandler, AZ.

Dr. Peter Chalmers, Head Team Physician, Salt Lake City Bees

Peter N. Chalmers, MD, specializes in the treatment of shoulder and elbow athletic injuries including tendon and ligament tears, stabilization of dislocations, Tommy John surgery and other sports-related injuries of the shoulder and elbow. In his practice he cares for recreational, high school, collegiate and professional athletes.

He currently serves as the head team physician for the Salt Lake City Bees, an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, the University of Utah baseball team and the Utah Jazz. Dr. Chalmers is actively involved in research on the prevention and treatment of baseball-related injuries, shoulder dislocations and rotator cuff tears. He has authored over 200 papers and presented over 230 lectures nationally and internationally.

Lonnie Soloff, Vice President, Medical Services, Cleveland Indians

Lonnie Soloff, PT, DPT, ATC has served over 18 years with the Cleveland Indians and has been leading Medical Services since 2014.

Soloff graduated summa cum laude from St. Louis University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, a master’s degree in Physical Therapy and attained his certification in athletic training. In 2013, Soloff completed post-graduate coursework towards a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston.

In addition to overseeing injury treatment, rehabilitation systems and physical development at both the Major League and Minor League levels, Soloff also has taken an active role in teaching orthopedics and baseball sports medicine, as well as conducting research.

Soloff is also a member of the NATA and APTA and began his career in baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1996 as part of the PBATS internship program. In addition to serving as American League athletic trainer for the 2012 MLB All-Star game, Soloff was honored to represent his country working as an athletic trainer with Team USA during their Gold Medal run in the 2017 World Baseball Classic.

Dr. Brandon Erickson, Assistant Team Physician, Philadelphia Phillies

Dr. Brandon Erickson is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, specializing in sports related injuries of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He is originally from New Jersey and attended the University of Notre Dame where he played football as a wide receiver. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush University in Chicago, IL., followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. During his fellowship, Dr. Erickson served as one of the assistant team physicians for the New York Mets and is currently an assistant team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies.

His research efforts focus on injuries of the shoulder, elbow and knee, especially those affecting the throwing athlete. Through his work with Major League Baseball, he has been able to better define injury patterns and treatment outcomes in elite level overhead athletes. With the continued support of Major League Baseball, he plans to continue this research to further the understanding injuries in overhead athletes, including methods of prevention, to keep these athletes healthy.

Dr. Christopher Camp, Medical Director and Director of High Performance, Minnesota Twins

Dr. Camp is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he is the Associate Program Director for the Sports Medicine Fellowship and the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program. He is also the Director of the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Research Fellowship.

Dr. Camp is the Medical Director and Director of High Performance for the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club. Clinically, he performs surgery for sports related injuries of the shoulder, elbow and knee. His research interests are focused on injuries to the overhead athlete, throwers and baseball players.

Dr. Camp graduated from Lee University and Mayo Medical School. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.