Quick update on 2021 in month 7 following Labrum surgery. Clean bill of health from surgeon at Kerlan-Jobe—no restrictions! Very exciting for 2021, and he is on cloud 9. But that isn’t the only gate—next up is clearance from his very thorough, deliberate and conscientious Physical Therapist. Throwing has progressed to 150 feet, and he is cleared to swing from left (his natural) side and tells us all he is hitting “bombs” from both sides in BP! But then another dose of reality—we are 1 week out from high school season and PT says at least another 6 weeks until he can play catcher in game. Very dejected. Spirits lift when pitcher from last year now in MLB farm system throws 9 batters in preparation for spring training and want to throw to 2021—first time behind the plate since last spring (although it is only practice and due to arm no throw downs allowed). 8 of 9 batters faced retired—2021 says they were all Ks but unknown if valid—even though they were teammates he was super pumped! Off to a college visit this weekend and then starting season as DH and scorebook keeper. Overall could not be happier about his progress and the care he has received from surgeon and PT plus superb support from teammates and coaches, but wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Let’s play ball!