Can You Pitch with a Rotator Cuff Tear? | Shoulder Rehab for Baseball Players. Can a pitcher throw 90+ with a torn rotator cuff? Short answer: sometimes. Real answer? It depends. In this video, I break down exactly what a rotator cuff tear means for baseball players—whether you’re dealing with a partial tear or something more serious—and what the real path to recovery looks like. We’ll cover: What kind of tear you have (and why it matters), Rehab strategies that actually work (not just band exercises), When to shut it down—and when to keep throwing, What surgery really means for your career, If you’re a pitcher dealing with shoulder pain, this one’s for you .Don’t guess. Get a plan.