How old is Souza Jr?
How old is Souza Jr?
32 years (April 24, 1989)
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More than two years have passed since Steven Souza Jr. suffered the grisly left-knee injury that nearly ended his career, and the 32-year-old outfielder still can’t bring himself to click on a replay of it.
How did Steven Souza Jr get injured?
Late in the preseason, Souza slipped on home plate during a play and destroyed his knee. He suffered tears of the ACL, LCL, PCL and posterolateral capsule in his left knee and underwent reconstructive surgery. He did not play in 2019 and was non-tendered by the Diamondbacks in the offseason.
What happened to Souza Jr?
The Dodgers re-signed outfielder Steven Souza Jr., who returned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. Souza was designated for assignment on July 6, then cleared waivers and became a free agent. On July 7, Souza tweeted, “Whatever happens wherever I land I am so thankful for everything the @Dodgers did for me.
Who is Steven Souza playing for in MLB?
Souza is competing for a depth spot with prospect Chas McCormick and non-roster invitee Jose Siri. Barring injury to any of the projected starters, the likeliest path to playing time for Souza could come via underperformance by Straw at the plate.
Where did Steven Souza go to high school?
In high school, Souza starred for the school’s baseball and football teams. Souza committed to attend Washington State University on a baseball scholarship, while also playing football for the Washington State Cougars. The Washington Nationals selected Souza in the third round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft.
How is Steven Souza doing with his knee?
Souza (knee) has been cleared to begin baseball activity, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. Souza received the good news from the doctor who performed surgery on his knee in April, and he’ll start training in earnest this week.
Why was Steven Souza limited to 83 games?
Souza has been limited to just 83 games since the start of 2018 due to underperformance and injury. Souza said he’s healthy and ready to play all three outfield spots, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Souza has been limited to just 83 games in MLB since the end of the 2017 season due to underperformance and injury.