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Steve Ontiveros: Twice Through Tommy John | Philadelphia Phillies News
Steve Ontiveros, the first Phillies pitcher to survive Tommy John surgery twice, reflects on his remarkable comeback journey after losing his initial baseball trajectory to elbow pain. Once a promising A’s prospect in ’85, he battled through injuries, underwent a botched surgery that took tendon from his wrist, and still returned to pitch shutout innings for the Phillies in ’90. His resilience led him to an All-Star season with Oakland and later Boston — all made possible by the groundbreaking procedure pioneered by Dr. Frank Jobe. Ontiveros’ story is a testament to medical innovation and…
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