The LA Angels had called up Jewell earlier that way for some bullpen depth, and on a routine passed ball, Jewell raced towards home plate to cover for the incoming runner.
We all remember what happened next, as Jewell suffered one of the most devastating injuries ever on a baseball field. He would get season-ending surgery the next day to repair his fractured right fibula.
However, that’s the past. Jewell has fully recovered and he isn’t planning to be just a feel good story. He’s planning to dominate in the bullpen this year at the major league level, and he’s well on his way.