Ex-MLB Ace Turned Bodybuilder Recalls Braving a Life-Threatening Injury to Achieve Unparalleled Football Glory

Baseball players have suffered gruesome injuries throughout the years. This has happened while pitching, batting, and even fielding. Injuries are a part of any sport and so most athletes are resigned to the fact that they may happen. Even a great like Derek Jeter has suffered severe injuries. But one former baseball player suffered a gruesome injury after retiring from the MLB. This player is none other than former MLB pitcher Kyle Farnsworth.

Farnsworth had a long 16-year career in the MLB before retiring and turning to football and bodybuilding. Currently, a bodybuilder, the former MLB ace tried out and made the Orlando Phantoms football team. It was while playing for them in the Florida Football Alliance that he suffered his gruesome injury.

Kyle Farnsworth suffered a gruesome knee injury while playing football

The former pitcher was playing a game with the Orlando Phantoms when he suffered a horrific knee injury. Farnsworth recently shared a post on Instagram detailing the incident 5 years after it happened. In the post, he said. “5 years ago my left knee decided it wanted to make a wrong turn and went backwards and to the left. This has been the worst pain I have ever felt.”

He detailed the injury, saying that he’d torn 3 of his 4 knee ligaments and suffered severe nerve damage as well. Farnsworth was concerned whether he could walk again. Furthermore, at the time, he was certain that he would never play sports again. But Farnsworth was not ready to give up and worked hard at his recovery.

According to Farnsworth, “I did all my rehab, got back jogging working and was ready in time for the start of football season the next year. AND WE WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP!” He showed perseverance and grit while making his comeback and was able to win a trophy. The former pitcher is an avid bodybuilder and has been so since retiring.

Farnsworth looks unrecognizable from his baseball days

After getting into bodybuilding, Farnsworth looks completely unrecognizable compared to when he was a pitcher. Although he was fit as a pitcher, his physique has completely changed as he is committed to bodybuilding.

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The former pitcher has hired a trainer and is reportedly even competing at events. Farnsworth has had an incredible journey that is nowhere near its end. What do you think of the horrific injury that Kyle Farnsworth suffered and the comeback he made from it? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.