Ryan Westmoreland to have brain surgery

[Yaz Sideburn]

Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland is hoping to take part in the fall instructional league next month, even if he doesn't progress to playing in games.

 

Westmoreland, who underwent brain surgery in March, is back running, throwing and hitting soft toss. He's yet to face live pitching, so he's probably not going to be ready to play in games in September. Still, his recovery has gone as well as anyone could have hoped.

 

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=mlb&id=5771

 

even if he doesn't play in a game in the fall instructional league, he's gotta feel good about the progress he's making

[Dojji]

Good for RWML. If he can get it all back he'll become one of the great feel-good stories in baseball.

 

From the sounds of it he may be able to participate in XST next year. Wouldn't that be impressive.

[Palodios]

Apparently he's been at Fort Myers and is starting to take live batting practice a few times a week.

 

http://soxblog.projo.com/2010/11/westmoreland-ho.html

 

I read an article somewhere saying he has the potential to start performing at the same level again, and even if that's overly optimistic, its a very good sign toward him living a normal life.

[BSN07]

Apparently he's been at Fort Myers and is starting to take live batting practice a few times a week.

 

http://soxblog.projo.com/2010/11/westmoreland-ho.html

 

I read an article somewhere saying he has the potential to start performing at the same level again, and even if that's overly optimistic, its a very good sign toward him living a normal life.

 

Wow that's awesome. Good for him. ould love to see him make it all the way back. Would be a wonderful story. But if he can't, at least the out look for a normal life is looking positive. And that is what really matters.

[SoxSport]

There's a pro football player who had that surgery when he was young, and came back OK. I forget his name. It's one of the big name players.

[jacksonianmarch]

There's a pro football player who had that surgery when he was young' date=' and came back OK. I forget his name. It's one of the big name players.[/quote']

 

Cantador is the only significant comp, but he didnt have a brainstem lesion. Westmoreland would be a first to come back from such an injury

[Laser Show]

Does anyone have any updated information on Westmoreland? I really can't find too much outside of the usual "progress is being made" stories from months ago.

[Dojji]

I think that's still where we are. Apparently he's not up to playing fall-ball. We'll see nexct spring. We'll probably hear a couple puff -pieces this winter but I wouldn't pay a lot of attention to them until we ha ve a chance to see him on the field or not.

[jacksonianmarch]

He's done as a prospect. Sucks from a human standpoint, but reality is, he's going to need to find another method of employment

[Palodios]

He's done as a prospect. Sucks from a human standpoint' date=' but reality is, he's going to need to find another method of employment[/quote']

 

Not sure what the point of this is. You've said the same things multiple times, we get it, move along.

[Laser Show]

Occupational therapy. Seems he's still working coordination or something closely related. Anyone have an idea? I really hope the Sox don't give up on this kid.

 

My sister went to high school with him.

 

 

 

 

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303133_10150444214859994_393788069993_10700952_1761039235_n.jpg

[a700hitter]

Occupational therapy. Seems he's still working coordination or something closely related. Anyone have an idea? I really hope the Sox don't give up on this kid.

 

No one is giving up on him, but I don't think he is in their future plans either.

[Dojji]

I think they're holding on to him for two reasons right now.

 

1: Because it would be terrible PR to release him right now, I believe as it is right now the team is handling his recovery, and if they released him, he'd be more or less on his own. It would be seen as austerity at the cost of humanity.

 

2: Because it actually probably helps their outreach to other signable prospects to know that the team will not operate like a machine. That may be a tiebreaker for a few high school kids who have to decide between the Red Sox and college.

 

Of course I do think they actually think there's at least a chance he can get back on the field, but the odds are so steep against that that it can't be the sole reason anymore.

[a700hitter]

I think they're holding on to him for two reasons right now.

 

1: Because it would be terrible PR to release him right now, I believe as it is right now the team is handling his recovery, and if they released him, he'd be more or less on his own. It would be seen as austerity at the cost of humanity.

 

2: Because it actually probably helps their outreach to other signable prospects to know that the team will not operate like a machine. That may be a tiebreaker for a few high school kids who have to decide between the Red Sox and college.

 

Of course I do think they actually think there's at least a chance he can get back on the field, but the odds are so steep against that that it can't be the sole reason anymore.

They are going to let him come to the realization that he can no longer play. It's the right thing to do.

[Laser Show]

They are going to let him come to the realization that he can no longer play. It's the right thing to do.

 

Is it a common belief that he will never be able to get back to the level he was at? I really hope he can become an effective minor leaguer at worst.

[Laser Show]

Westmoreland to face live pitching this week!

 

http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/this-just-in/21159956/prospect-westmoreland-play-games#.Tt0cTwIP0to.facebook

[RedSoxFan84]

I don't know too much about the Sox prospects, so I had never heard of this kid before now, and of course Wikipedia picks now of all times to black-out their site for 24 hours. It sounds like he has gone through a lot of crap though. It's good that, from what I have read in the last page or two, that he is making a good recovery. Whether he plays at the MLB level or not, at least it seems that he will have a long and hopefully healthy life ahead of him.

[SCM33]

http://www.nesn.com/2012/04/ryan-westmoreland-continues-recovery-remains-focused-on-playing-for-red-sox-video.html

 

Updated video of the progress of Ryan Westmoreland.

 

Hes going to make it......this kid refuses to fail.

[Spudboy]

I hope he makes it.

 

Just goes to show you, you can't give up.

[jacksonianmarch]

I have a feeling the sox will activate and promote him ceremonially at some point in the next few seasons and get him a single AB.

[SCM33]

http://www.nesn.com/2012/07/red-sox-prospect-ryan-wesmoreland-works-way-back-from-brain-surgery-video.html

 

Westmoreland supposed to play in a few games by the end of the year.

[ellsburyforMVP]

I have a feeling the sox will activate and promote him ceremonially at some point in the next few seasons and get him a single AB.

 

I have a feeling that westmoreland is the type of kid that doesn't want anything handed to him.... Honestly though, would you rather work your ass off in the minors for years to earn a few MLB ab's or fight your ass off to come back from. Brain surgery only to have the sox " maybe kill your competitive edge" by giving you a "freebie"........

 

I'd rather see Ryan earn it ( which I hope/think he will ) instead of having it be a publicity stunt... Willing to bet he's thinking the same way

[SCM33]

I have a feeling that westmoreland is the type of kid that doesn't want anything handed to him.... Honestly though, would you rather work your ass off in the minors for years to earn a few MLB ab's or fight your ass off to come back from. Brain surgery only to have the sox " maybe kill your competitive edge" by giving you a "freebie"........

 

I'd rather see Ryan earn it ( which I hope/think he will ) instead of having it be a publicity stunt... Willing to bet he's thinking the same way

 

If he is getting at bats, its not a publicity stunt. From all accounts the one thing he can still do, is hit.

 

Nomar signing a contract so he could retire in a sox uniform was a publicity stunt.

[a700hitter]

I don't think he will get a ceremonial call up. That would be viewed as pity. I don't see that as being a good thing.

[jacksonianmarch]

Red Sox outfield prospect Ryan Westmoreland underwent successful surgery for a complication of the cavernous malformation in his brain.

Westmoreland underwent a major surgical procedure to remove a cavernous malformation on his brain stem in April of 2010. He had been slowly taking steps in his recovery sinc then, even participating in the Dominican Instructional League over this past off-season. While this recent surgery will set him back, the important thing is that surgery was successful. The 22-year-old outfielder has already endured countless hardships and obstacles in his career, but still remains determined and focused to achieve his dream of playing in the major leagues

 

So sad. Complications in that area may include bleeding, which could be life threatening. It sounds like this isnt a life threatening issue at this time

[Laser Show]

So sad. Complications in that area may include bleeding' date=' which could be life threatening. It sounds like this isnt a life threatening issue at this time[/quote']

 

How recent is that article? I thought he was nearly 100%, any idea how long this sets him back or if he'll even be able to continue playing?

[jacksonianmarch]

this just happened. It's from rotoworld

[jacksonianmarch]

And in terms of prognosis, I have no clue. There are so many things that can go wrong that I wont speculate on what it was until they give a diagnosis

[redsoxfan3]

Westmoreland has a second brain surgery

ST. PETERSBURG — The Red Sox just announced that outfielder Ryan Westmoreland had another surgery for a complication to a cavernous malformation in his brain.

 

Here is the release:

 

“Red Sox minor league outfielder Ryan Westmoreland today underwent surgery for a complication of a cavernous malformation in his brain. According to the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, the surgery was a success and Ryan is doing well in recovery. Dr. Robert Spetzler performed the procedure. The announcement was made by Executive Vice President/General Manager Ben Cherington.”

 

Thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan and his family.

[a700hitter]

Thoughts and prayers go out to Ryan and his family.

Wow!! It was obvious his baseball career was over. I hope this kid is out of the woods.