Texas baseball’s Tanner Witt is making his long-awaited return to the mound on Monday in Fort Worth against TCU.
Following a freshman All-American campaign in 2021, Witt picked up right where he left off with an excellent start to 2022. The Texas righty was 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA in two starts to the season.
D1baseball ranks Witt as a primer talent in college baseball. He is listed as the No. 14 collegiate prospect in the 2023 MLB Draft class.
Unfortunately for Witt, his sophomore campaign would be cut short after a UCL tear forced him to undergo Tommy John surgery.
Tommy John surgery requires a long and grueling recovery process. Most pitchers need about 12-14 months to return to game action.
David Pierce plans to be precautious in easing Witt back into things. Witt is getting the ball to start Monday’s game with a strict 20-25 pitch count. After that, Texas will increase his pitch count gradually with each start he makes.
Witt’s return comes at a great time for the Longhorns. Texas is fighting to get back into Big 12 title contention and set itself up nicely for the postseason.
If this ain't a sight for sore eyes, I don't know what is…TANNER WITT IS PITCHING IN A BURNT ORANGE UNIFORM. pic.twitter.com/kgz1rDQzpF
— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) May 1, 2023
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