The hopes of Florida A&M (FAMU) baseball’s SWAC Championship journey took a intestine punch as All-American ace pitcher Caleb Grainger can have season-ending surgical procedure. First reported in The Tallahassee Democrat by Gerald Thomas III. Grainger has been lacking from the pitching rotation on the HBCU since April 4th.
Lacking from the HBCU rivalry collection in opposition to Bethune-Cookman College. Shouppe then defined that Grainger felt one thing in his arm throughout the first inning of his begin in opposition to Jackson State. The group was resting him, hoping for his return. It could not be that simple. The All-SWAC pitcher underwent an MRI, the place it was decided that surgical procedure can be required to deal with his arm.
Dominate Arm
“Caleb is a dominant school pitcher, and top-of-the-line to put on a FAMU uniform! It’s uncommon that FAMU has a Preseason All-American, however Caleb was chosen for that honor earlier than this season,” Shouppe stated. “Different coaches within the SWAC have instructed me that he is among the most dominating pitchers they’ve seen at our stage. Pretty much as good as he’s on the sector, he’s an excellent higher younger man, who represents FAMU and SWAC Baseball proudly!”
Grainger’s situation didn’t get higher, ensuing within the want for surgical procedure on his arm. He’ll bear surgical procedure in Gainesville. Regardless of Grainger lacking from the lineup, the Rattlers have battled to stay in second place within the SWAC. Shouppe’s groups have all the time been gritty, even when dealing with adversity. After being swept by the Wildcats, the Rattlers took two of three from the Grambling Tigers to maneuver into second place. They’re tied with the Alabama State Hornets, however on account of their head-to-head benefit over the Hornets. They might be given the second seeding if the match have been to start at the moment. Earlier than the ASU collection, the Rattlers swept the College of Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
The Rattlers will shut out dwelling play within the SWAC with a weekend collection in opposition to the Alabama A&M Bulldogs.
