Bob's son Andy Howdeshell

That's one tough kid. Wish the best for him.

This is the nighmare that every parent dreads, I'm very happy to hear that the young man will be alright.

There was a young ball player from the Boston area by the name of Conigliaro was hit in the head with a 90+mph fb and never was the same thereafter. He suffered blurred vision and had to retire form baseball before he had a chance to come to his stature as a ball player.

I hope Mr Howdyshell's son will be not suffer any ill affects from this.

That had to be some anxious minutes.

Here's hoping for a complete recovery.

Thank god he is ok, Best wishes to a speedy recovery.

OMG!! This news after watching replays of that horrific MLB outfield collision last night!!

Speedy recovery and best wishes to Andy and the Howdeshells!!

That's a parent's nightmare and good luck to Andy. Who does Andy play for and do they think he was hit intentionally?

Glad you are OK, Andy!!
I have that fear from a comeback to son when he pitches!

North Shore Spirit

http://www.northshorespirit.com/

North Shore Spirit stats
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Andy Howdeshell : #7 : INF

http://www.northshorespirit.com/theteam/playerprofiles/...ac=main&PlayerID=129

Bob,

Sorry to hear Andy got injured. I hope he is OK and has a very quick recovery.

Best wishes from the Great state of Alaska! Get better Andy.

Prayers and best wishes for Andy and Bob and the family from Chicagoland.

I would have to guess those 15 minutes felt more like 15 years.

So glad Andy is going to be okay. Hope Bob doesn't mind the extra wrinkles those 15 minutes gave him.

Ditto all the above sentiments

Hope all is well for Andy....what a great player and young man.

Update:

Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support.

Now an update on "the kid." He sat out yesterdays game, and I was glad. Of course he said that he could have played!

Started tonight and went 2 for 3 (singles) add in a strike out and a hit by pitch! The radio announcer went out of his way to say that the pitch was an off speed pitch that "softly" plunked him in the back. Ha

Andy said later that it was a slider that hit him in the tricep. He wants to find the scouting report that says to pitch him hard inside!

Andy said that he had never been as nervous at the plate as he was in his first at bat tonight. Duh Anyway he said the first pitch was a fastball inner half so he swung hard and got the heck out of there. Turned out okay ... single between third and short.

Being 800+ miles away and listening on the internet, to something like this that happens to your own child is an experience that I would not wish on anyone!

I have to give praise to the management of the North Shore Spirit. The General manager and one of the trainers were on the phone to my wife while Andy was at the hospital. The team owner and the player agent both called later that night.

Professional baseball at any level is a business but these folks really came through for us!

Thanks for everything, everyone!

Thanks for the report, Bob. Happy to hear that Andy has bounced back so well, but I must say that I am not surprised at all by that.

Bob,

Thanks for the update. All the very best to Andy!

Bob, As I said on the other thread, we're all very thankful Andy is ok and back out there. What a great feeling it must bring to know that he is a part of such a wonderful group of people. When they are out there "on their own" it's nice to know they're not really on their own!

Bob -

I am so happy to hear that Andy will be okay..and that you and mom as well. Please give Andy my best and that we are all thinking of him and wish him continued good health and a great rest of the season.

Bob - thank you for the update... WHEW...

Bob,

What a relief to hear that Andy is doing fine. That had to be terribly scary to listen to from so far away!

So glad to hear that he's doing all right!