Athletes like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani are undergoing Tommy John surgery, with the procedure being a crucial factor in their careers. Despite Yamamoto's struggles in spring training, the Dodgers remain optimistic about his performance. Ohtani's surgeon expressed concerns about his fastball speed but acknowledged the success of the surgery.
The most fascinating pitcher to take a MLB mound this season doesn’t possess a black book of secrets but a black bag. Within Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s duffel are his unorthodox tools of the trade. @FabianArdaya explains. https://t.co/x2pgqfwvGJ https://t.co/K2I7mXZD91
Hard-throwing teens draw scouts, scholarships. More and more, they may also need Tommy John surgery https://t.co/IxBeZxCIwy
To Ohtani’s Surgeon, a 103 Mph Fastball was a Red Flag, But His $700M Deal Shows Trust in TJ Surgery https://t.co/GCeOgRchQO
The surgeon who performed on Shohei Ohtani heard about his impressive session through the Angels' staff, it was a bit alarming. ⚾ #Dodgers #ShoheiOhtani #MLB https://t.co/KDVLeE5V2t
In the 50 years since Dr. Frank Jobe’s first Tommy John surgery, the operation has saved careers and earned fortunes. https://t.co/jCPHy1qyex https://t.co/pSbwggS5YB
To Ohtani's surgeon, a 103 mph fastball was a red flag, but his $700M deal shows trust in TJ surgery https://t.co/fH5MtUDiab
https://t.co/Cc4NirbHJB. The superteam Dodgers aren’t yet worried about their $325M pickup Yoshinobu Yamamoto (8.38 ERA) and for good reason. For one it’s spring. For another he’s been unlucky (.517 Babip via @codify). In here: where he ranks among Dodgers/team celebs
"His fastball is gonna get hit" @FlavaFraz21 and @ErikKratz31 describe the tough adjustment that Yoshinobu Yamamoto may have facing big league hitters - despite his "elite" offspeed pitches. ▶️ https://t.co/IYixTWY3fz https://t.co/icH2mzC562
Shohei Ohtani could begin throwing in September, about 50 years after the first TJ surgery, a "remarkable" testament to the procedure, his surgeon said. https://t.co/tUY7IXMib4
https://t.co/Cc4NirbHJB. Dodgers, rightly, are still believing big in $325M man Yoshinobu Yamamoto after a subpar spring (8.38 ERA), and here’s why
Excellent article by @JanieMcCAP that captures the real story behind what athletes undergo who have Tommy John surgery. https://t.co/QwitAuE6jv