In March of 2017 I got the news that I needed to undergo Tommy John surgery. It was truly heartbreaking as anyone with the love for this game could imagine. I was crushed, confused, and felt uncertain about all that lied ahead of me. But then came Tony. He sat me down, told me how everything was going to go and what his program entailed. I was nervous. I had doubts. Will I ever come back? Will I ever play the game that I love so much again? I thought back to a conversation between Buster and I. He said, “Your responsibility to the team is to get better.” I took this very serious. It was a big push for me. Then came the real push… Tony’s Tommy John Program. Once we started my faith in the idea of coming back grew each and every day. His program made me trust my elbow and shoulder like never before. If I had to describe it, I’d tell you I felt like I was back in High School. I truly felt brand new. But make no mistake, I also felt tired. It was work I had never done before. Day in and day out you have to put your absolute all into this program. There will be days that you feel like you can’t go on, but you can and you do. I am beyond grateful for Tony and his program. If I were to ever put my faith into a career saving program, I am sure glad it was Tony’s. Always remember, your responsibility is to get back to your teammates. I will never be able to thank Tony enough for helping me achieve that.

Will Smith
MLB Pitcher
Underwent TJ Surgery 2017