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Tennessee Baseball Pitcher AJ Russell's Return From Tommy John Surgery

AJ Russell returned in flame throwing fashion on Tuesday.
Caleb Sisk|
Tennessee's AJ Russell (33) pitches during a game between Tennessee and Albany, at the Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.
Tennessee's AJ Russell (33) pitches during a game between Tennessee and Albany, at the Lindsey Nelson Stadium, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

AJ Russell returned in flame throwing fashion on Tuesday.

Tennessee picked up another victory on Tuesday after they defeated North Alabama 7-5 in one of their closest contests so far this season.

Although winning the game was a huge storyline, the real storyline was the return of AJ Russell.

Russell returned to the mound just 8 months after Tommy John surgery left him sidelined. The Vols pitcher was able to pitch a single inning and produced extremely well.

Russell finished the inning striking all three batters out in only 17 pitches. Russell was throwing his fastball ball around 98 miles per hour in his first outing since the surgery, which shows exactly how dominant he is.

Check out his final pitch to end the inning in his return below.

Russell is expected to potentially find his way into a starting spot when he is let off of his medical leash but for now, seeing Russell back on the mound ahead of schedule is a good sign.

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.

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