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Time-series associations between shoulder rotational torque and resultant force with arm slot determinants were assessed with one-dimensional Statistical Parametric Mapping regressions. Linear regressions were conducted between arm slot and shoulder rotational torque and resultant force. A maximum shoulder resultant force was significantly associated with shoulder elevation from 96 to 100% of the pitch (p=0.017; R=0.20, R\n               2=0.04). Shoulder elevation was associated with a maximum shoulder resultant force in Division I pitchers during in-game environments. These findings highlight the importance of upper-arm placement at ball release in understanding shoulder kinematics during high-velocity throwing. This information may be useful for clinicians when evaluating shoulder stress, as higher shoulder torques and peak humeral loading have been linked to increased injury risk in pitchers. 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