Similar story to Midatlanticdad. Son was an Ivy, Patriot, NESCAC type player. Son partially tore his UCL during the last game of the high school season his junior year. Rest, PT, more rest and he still couldn't throw. Missed all tournaments and showcases that summer except one. He still couldn't throw, but wanted to go to Headfirst in August. He went there as an outfielder since he could hit without pain. Didn't do the defensive showcase portion, but did everything else including playing in the games. Ended up on Coach Decker from Trinity College's team one game. Double, triple and the only play he got in CF was a long running catch on a ball hit over his head for the third out so he didn't have to make a throw.
He ended up having TJ surgery in October of his Senior year. All D1 interest dried up, but every D3 that was recruiting him still wanted him even after he told them about the surgery. He only DHed his Senior year of High School, but was fully recovered when he showed up at Trinity that fall and had a nice career there.