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One year later, Ryan Westmoreland is on the field 03.16.11 at 5:47 pm ET
By Alex Speier

FORT MYERS, Fla. — On the one-year anniversary of the life-threatening brain surgery he underwent in Arizona, Ryan Westmoreland was on the field at the Red Sox player development facility taking batting practice with a group of Red Sox prospects. Given the circumstances of a year ago, when it was uncertain when or whether he would walk again while recovering from the removal of a cavernous malformation on his brain stem, the event was little short of remarkable.

“I would have liked to have done a little bit better,” Westmoreland said of his round of batting practice. “But I’ll take it.”

For more on Westmoreland one year after his brain surgery, click here.

Exactly one year after undergoing brain surgery, Red Sox minor leaguer Ryan Westmoreland was on the field in Fort Myers taking batting practice. (WEEI.com)

Ryan Westmoreland (WEEI.com)

Ryan Westmoreland in the batting cage (WEEI.com)

Ryan Westmoreland (WEEI.com)

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  • Lu Kelly

    Great going, Ryan! It’s been miraculous! I wish you great success! I will continue watching your progress &, prayerfully, your Red Sox career. I am happy for you and your family!! Lu Kelly (Brady Kelly’s mom).

  • Jake

    Ryan, Great work and dedication. Keep up the great work, we are all praying for your continued success.

  • blue hat

    So glad to see you back on the baseball field! Wishing you well as always.

  • John

    Great to see him come back truly amazing best of luck.

  • TLL Dad

    You look great, Ryan. I’m sure your Dad is proud. My son plays ball at your Dad’s place, and you are one of his, and my, inspirations. I hope to see you in uniform on opening day soon. In the meantime, I’m hoping you have the time to throw out the first pitch for TLL.

  • Jerseyrip

    Ryan, you are already a winner. Think about how many players don’t get as far as you have,you belong here. Measure your success a day at a time, never give up. You are an inspiration to us all.

    Good Luck – Best Success

  • Russ

    Hey Ryan, if you end up starting the year here in Salem [high A], we’ll all be out rooting for you and cheering you on. Good luck!

  • Greg

    Hey kid, great you are back in the saddle again. Very happy you are getting to play and do something you love.
    Best of luck and I hope one day soon you might be gaining on the majors!

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