Baseball Coaches stay in the family for '18-'19 Class

[Donald Boyles]

The Groshans family are one of the most sincere heart felt family. A Few Months ago the older brother Jaxx committed to Nicholson, today the younger brother, Jordan pulled the trigger..

Jordan plays short stop and has a much higher upside then the older brother, Jaxx.. I've seen both and really like what they bring to the table,

 

[Donald Boyles]

Also, of note.. Mason Thompson under went Tommy John Surgery today. Thompson is a Junior at Round Rock High School and is a highly regarded RHP in the '16-'17 class. I am posting this now as he just posted a picture of him with his arm in a sling

 

[armadillo slim]

Sweet stroke

Somebody talk about TJ surgery. Is it like acl surgery where you're never quite as good as you were? Or is it a surgery that can really return you to prior form 100%

 

[The Bry-Man81]

Sweet stroke

Somebody talk about TJ surgery. Is it like acl surgery where you're never quite as good as you were? Or is it a surgery that can really return you to prior form 100%

These days, I've read that up to 80% of pitchers who undergo TJ surgery will return to 100% of prior form.

Now I'm sure there are many factors playing into this, not the least of which is psychological, but physically, there's a good chance to return to prior form

 

[Johnstark23]

Sweet stroke

Somebody talk about TJ surgery. Is it like acl surgery where you're never quite as good as you were? Or is it a surgery that can really return you to prior form 100%

A kid that I used to work with had TJ. He was 86-88 when healthy before the surgery, following the surgery and more importantly the rehab he was 92-94. It has become a situation where it's not the career ender it once was viewed as, it is situation that your work ethic in rehab is proportional to the results.

 

[longhorndon]

With Mason's surgery, is UT more of an option now?  His dad was a really good athlete at Pflugerville back in day.

 

[Donald Boyles]

With Mason's surgery, is UT more of an option now?  His dad was a really good athlete at Pflugerville back in day.

When the word came out that Mason needed surgery, the 1st person that reached out to Mason was Skip Johnson. Skip put the family at eased when he told them that Mason's Scholarship will be there for him!

Mason Loves to work with Skip and Skip enjoys working with pitchers..

Trying to get a video that I saw that was back from this Past January..

 

[MikeV73]

A kid that I used to work with had TJ. He was 86-88 when healthy before the surgery, following the surgery and more importantly the rehab he was 92-94. It has become a situation where it's not the career ender it once was viewed as, it is situation that your work ethic in rehab is proportional to the results.

Usually the pitching /throwing mechanics are improved after TJ surgery. This is due to getting the appropriate rehab and working on optimizing the throwing mechanics to protect the upper extremity joints. Mechanics issues often lead to the ligament ruptures and rotator cuff tendon injuries that lead to surgery. You also often see the velocity improve slightly as well after TJ surgery.