The rehabilitation of Rays minor-league pitcher Tyler Zombro looks to be going on a great path.
Zombro, who was hit on the head by a line drive while pitching for the Durham Bulls in early June, tweeted out the latest update to his condition.
“Over the last couple of weeks my cognitive function has improved greatly, and I have tested out of both speech and occupational therapy,” Zombro tweeted. “I continue PT sessions with concussion specialists at Duke [University.]”
To everyone who continues to reach out about my progress, thank you! Over the last couple of weeks my cognitive function has improved greatly, and I have tested out of both speech and occupational therapy. I continue PT sessions with concussion specialists at Duke – pic.twitter.com/6lk2RAfUA6
— Tyler Zombro (@T_Zombro24) July 9, 2021
The 26-year-old
“I have nothing but phenomenal things to say about all of my caregivers thus far (including my wife),” Zombro continued. “I appreciate the support and cannot wait until I can get back over to the DBAP [Durham Bulls Athletic Park] to be around my teammates and see more W’s.”
I have nothing but phenomenal things to say about all of my caregivers thus far (including my wife). I appreciate the support and cannot wait until I can get back over to the DBAP to be around my teammates and see more W’s. Thanks again and God Bless!! #BULLieve @DurhamBulls pic.twitter.com/hD0M4dtsMC
— Tyler Zombro (@T_Zombro24) July 9, 2021
The news shows that even if the right-hander doesn’t get back on the mound ever again, it appears that he’ll have a normal quality of life.
Steve Carney is the founder and publisher of St. Pete Nine. One of the people most associated with baseball coverage in Tampa Bay, he spent 13 seasons covering the Rays for flagship radio station WDAE, first as producer of Rays Radio broadcasts, then as beat reporter beginning in 2011. He likes new analytics and aged bourbon, and is the owner of one of the ugliest knuckleballs ever witnessed by baseball scouts.
