Dae-Eun Rhee to Have Tommy John Surgery

[Post Count Padder]

Well that sucks

[TruffleShuffle]

Not that im worried but 19 years old seems young to have TJS.

 

Aren't there high school players who just have it done to get it over with? I think I've heard stories like that in the past.

 

i don't think that anybody gets it done when their UCL is totally healthy, but i do think there are pitchers who will get the surgery done even though the doctor's recommended course of action is rehabilitation. it's also a surgery that is not really worth it unless you've got plans to play in college on a full ride, or play professionally. IIRC, it's more than $10,000 to get TJS.

 

but as for the original question, 19 years old is not young to get TJS, and numerous high school draftees every year have had it done.

[rawaction]

Has anyone every needed multiple Tommy John surgeries?

[Guest]

Has anyone every needed multiple Tommy John surgeries?

 

Chris Capuano, Hong-Chih Kuo, Victor Zambrano and Jeff Zimmerman have had two. Apparently Jose Rijo got it done three times. :shock:

[rawaction]

Has anyone every needed multiple Tommy John surgeries?

 

Chris Capuano, Hong-Chih Kuo, Victor Zambrano and Jeff Zimmerman have had two. Apparently Jose Rijo got it done three times. :shock:

 

Yep, I do remember Jose Rijo had it thrice now that you said it.

[Rob]

Has anyone every needed multiple Tommy John surgeries?

 

Chris Capuano, Hong-Chih Kuo, Victor Zambrano and Jeff Zimmerman have had two. Apparently Jose Rijo got it done three times. :shock:

 

I seem to recall Chad Fox has had multiple TJS too.

[illiniguy]

Has anyone every needed multiple Tommy John surgeries?

 

Chris Capuano, Hong-Chih Kuo, Victor Zambrano and Jeff Zimmerman have had two. Apparently Jose Rijo got it done three times. :shock:

 

I seem to recall Chad Fox has had multiple TJS too.

Yep he can thank Dusty for number 2.

[Brett]

Dang. That is really sad.

 

Speaking of young guys and TJ, is that what Huseby had?

[NCCubFan]

Dang. That is really sad.

I don't really think so. I'd rather he have TJS now then 5 or so years from now when he might have to miss a season at the major league level.