This time last year, right-hander Spencer Strider was preparing for his 2019 campaign with the Tiger, with hopes of making a run to Omaha. But those hopes changed when Strider injured his arm and needed Tommy John surgery, which ended any hope of playing that season.
The injury was tough for the redshirt sophomore, as he badly wanted to contribute to the team and make a difference.
“I think the biggest difficulty was just not being able to help, feeling kind of useless,” Strider said. “I want to go out there and be able to play and contribute.