Brody Bumila, an 18-year-old left-handed pitcher and third-round draft pick of the Texas Rangers, has announced that he requires Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.
The young pitcher drew attention during the draft process for his velocity, regularly throwing his fastball at speeds exceeding 100 mph. The upcoming procedure will sideline the hard-throwing prospect as he begins his professional career within the Rangers organization.
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