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Schmidt Returns After Tommy John Surgery
Clarke Schmidt throws his first big league pitch since Tommy John surgery.
In brief
Clarke Schmidt throws his first big league pitch since Tommy John surgery. Clarke Schmidt pitched a 5-4 loss for the Yankees in his first big league game since Tommy John surgery. Originally reported by New York Post.
Schmidt's First Big League Game
Clarke Schmidt made his return to a big league mound 14 months and five days after Tommy John surgery.
Schmidt's Performance
Schmidt struck out two batters and allowed two bloop hits in the seventh inning of a 5-4 loss to the Twins in 13 innings.
Schmidt's Emotional Response
Schmidt called the outing 'emotional' and said it was a long journey with many ups and downs.
“Emotional, said Schmidt, whose two runners were stranded by Brent Headrick to keep it a 2-0 deficit at the time.”
Schmidt's Pitching Stats
Schmidt threw 24 pitches, 13 for strikes, topping out at 95.8 mph on his fastball.
Yankees' Bullpen Plan
The Yankees hope Schmidt settles into a bullpen role to pitch important innings down the stretch and into the playoffs.
Schmidt's Future Role
Schmidt will likely pitch one or one-plus innings at a time with no back-to-back days.
What it means
Clarke Schmidt pitched a 5-4 loss for the Yankees in his first big league game since Tommy John surgery.
