Thursday March 8 – Sam Few Update

Sam Few underwent successful knee surgery Thursday morning at Doctors Hospital Surgery Center in Evans, and was back home Thursday afternoon doing one of the things he loves best – watching college basketball on TV.

According to his mom, Indee, Sam had several bone fragments removed and had the stretched and damaged patella tendon in his right knee stitched up tightly to pull the kneecap back into place.

Fortunately, doctors did not need to insert screws into the knee, which obviously is great news. His mom says Sam obviously has a rough road ahead of him in rehab, but that he should be back to 100 percent in three months.

Here is the email Indee sent out to SMS baseball players and families Thursday afternoon:

Sam is so thankful for all the prayers! WE are home from surgery and on the way to recovery – Thanks to all of you for all the phone calls and visits – that is really what is keeping Sam going strong during this heartbreaking time for him. What wonderful friends we have in all of you! He is also enjoying checking the website and reading the newest information – what a great way to build this team strong! Sam is a true believer in this team and knows his buddies will pull the wins this season – he wont be playing on the field but he will be there on the side cheering and coaching!!!

Thanks again to all of you – prayers are so powerful please continue to remember Sam. Specifically for strength, determination and a positive attitude while recovering. He will have a hard 3 months of therapy but will rebound strong! P.S. He cant wait to show his pictures of the bone fragments Dr. Duncan gave him – really cool! Feel free to stop by anytime – Sam cant go anywhere...... except to watch the SEC basketball tourney on TV.

Thanks, Indee, for sharing those sentiments with us, and for keeping us all posted on Sam's progress.

Let's all be sure to keep Sam and his recovery in our prayers. This obviously is a huge disappointment for him, and he definitely has a difficult road ahead of him. But in the grand scheme of things, St. Mary's baseball is only a small blip on his radar screen. Sam has a very bright future ahead of him, and there is no doubt he will overcome this setback.

On behalf our team, we will no doubt miss you on the field in a Saints uniform, Sam. But you're our captain, and you will continue to be an important part of the ballclub the rest of the way.

We're behind you 150 percent, because that's what you always give to your team on the ballfield.