Internet 'Pain Expert' Criticized for Claims Tyler Skaggs' Mechanics May Have Led to His Death

In the aftermath of Tyler Skaggs' untimely passing, most of the baseball world has remained respectful in giving the family and friends of No. 45 space while the authorities conduct a proper investigation.

Yet, even without the autopsy results available, we've been exposed to some truly inexcusable opinions as to the cause of Skaggs' death. We repeat: there's been no official word.

Chris O'Learly, a self-proclaimed internet pain expert, has joined this bandwagon and given an opinion we really didn't need without much legitimate backing.

On the surface, this doesn't look like it's doing too much harm, but once O'Leary starts hypothesizing as to potential causes of death, he goes down a dark path. We cannot stress this enough, we don't know the answers. And if you think you're curious, Skaggs' family and friends surely have even more questions. It's best not to test those waters.

While the Angels players are out performing to the best of their abilities in memory of their fallen friend, O'Leary is playing mad scientist and giving attention to ideals which ought to at the very least remain dormant until we have some official answers.

The entire thread isn't worth reading out of respect to the Skaggs' family, but is available should you wish to add more fire to his mentions.

When the blue check-marks start coming at you, it's time to reconsider.

We don't doubt O'Leary's genuine concern as to the epidemic of arm and shoulder issues in modern pitching, but now isn't the time to make Skaggs the poster-boy for your cause. Sit down, if just for a moment.