TODD JONES UNDERWENT SUCCESSFUL ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY
Retired Pitcher Had Tears in Rotator Cuff and Labrum Repaired
DETROIT – Former Tigers pitcher Todd Jones underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair tears in his rotator cuff and labrum on December 9, a procedure performed by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, AL.
Jones retired from professional baseball at the end of the 2008 season and upon returning home to Alabama he continued an extensive rehabilitation program on his shoulder before opting to undergo the procedure performed by Dr. Andrews.
Jones pitched for 16 seasons at the major league level, compiling a 58-63 record, 3.97 ERA (1072.0IP/473ER) and 319 saves in 982 appearances. He concluded his career with 235 saves during his time with the Tigers, the most by a single pitcher in franchise history.
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