The Washington Nationals won’t make the playoffs this year, but they’ll be the center of attention Tuesday night September 6, when pitching phenomenon Stephen Stasburg takes the mound for his 2011 Major League debut. Strasburg, whose fastball has been clocked in triple digits, hasn’t pitched in a more than a year, after injuring his torn ulnar collateral ligament. He’s been through Tommy John surgery and will be facing the Dodgers Tuesday night – for no more than five innings, as the Nationals are being very cautious with their franchise player.
Strasburg is represented by super agent Scott Boras, who says his star client is now 15% stronger than before he was hurt.
Boras Says Strasburg Stronger Than Ever
Strasburg is expected to pitch 5 times before the season is over – against the Dodgers, Astros, Marlins, Phillies and Marlins again. He is one of baseball’s most exciting players and should be fun to watch. Imagine the excitement next year of seeing Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper playing on the same field for the Nationals.
Bryce Harper is of course, the 18 year old phenom who’s considered by many scouts and seasoned baseball experts to be the top prospect in all of Major League Baseball.