Coming Back!

As of today, Jan. 29, Ray is doing great.  He progressed through the long toss exercises beginning mid-November following the car accident, and took the mound for the first time last week (Jan. 24).  He threw that Monday and warmed up to 85 mph fastball, great curve ball, working on his changeup (this is challenging him the most) and slider.  Surprisingly, he felt good enough to throw from the mound again that Thursday, and was at 86.4 with his fastball.  And the best news ever - no shoulder pain!  He had arm fatigue after just 14 or so pitches, but that's to be expected at this point.  He hasn't thrown from the mound since May, 2021 (when his high school coach put him in knowing he had a torn labrum).  So, over eight months since throwing with a healthy arm.  We are super stoked about where he is now and believe things will get better every day!  Thank you, Father!