Yup. I can see how HGH would help a pitcher a lot. Of course this doesn’t mean Maddux was doing anything of the sort. HGH sounds perfect for anyone facing a 162 game grind, whether they are a star player or just average. Just like it sounds perfect for the NBA. And of course it gets rampant use among NFL players.
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Really, no one should be surprised about rampant PED use in sports. It is actually a pretty rational decision. Think about the poor struggling minor leaguer who is confronted with the choice of taking PEDs. Take PEDs and boost performance knowing that penalties are not severe and negative health consequences are years into the future or do nothing and spend the rest of his life driving a tractor in Iowa.