It’s uncommon to discover a highschool baseball participant nonetheless pitching after Tommy John surgical procedure. Senior Aidan Martinez of Birmingham will get to have his comeback season this spring.
On June 27, 2024, Martinez had Tommy John surgical procedure on his proper elbow. It’s wanted when the ulnar collateral ligament needs to be repaired within the elbow.
Martinez missed most of his sophomore season as a pitcher and all of his junior season. Final month, he pitched in his first fall sport and every part went nicely.
“We’re enthusiastic about him,” coach Matt Mowry stated.
Months of rehabilitation had been wanted. The surgical procedure occurred when he was 15. Now he’s 17.
He stated his arm began to harm however didn’t understand he was injured.
Requested about classes realized, he stated, “I received to take heed to my physique.”
If he can regain his pitching kind, he can be part of standout sophomore Carlos Acuna and one other varsity returnee, Nathan Soto, to provide Birmingham a formidable pitching trio this spring.
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