Catch Play

Some interesting news to report from extended spring training. I threw a baseball for the first time since my injury today!!! The trainers and I have been talking about throwing for about a week now. I had been a little hesitant to throw because I still had a little stiffness in my elbow. At the same time I was excited about the possibility. The last two weeks have been great. I am finally to a point where I can feel my arm getting better day to day. So today I played catch at about 45 feet. About five out of the first eight throws went straight into the ground. It was really difficult to find my release point at first. Then the rust started to shake off and my arm actually felt pretty good. My problem has been pain at my arms full extension, so I was very conscious not to baby my throws. I wanted to throw as normal as I could. When I threw I really tried to get my arm to full extension, that way I could push through any mental barriers that I may have had that were protecting my arm. Everything felt pretty good. I was really happy with the way that my first day went. Its exciting to take this step in the right direction. Hopefully the next time I throw will be even better.