Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Shelley and Tommy John have something in common ...

... and it's not good.

Caleb Shelley, Ballard Memorial's ace left-handed pitcher, had Tommy John surgery last week on his left elbow and won't be able to pitch for the Bombers this spring. Shelley will be able to swing the bat, so he could still be in the lineup at first base and/or designated hitter.

Shelley, a junior, emerged as one of the First Region's best pitchers last season and shut out a strong Marshall County club in the semifinals of the regional tournament. He was also one of the top pitchers for Paducah's American Legion team last summer.

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