What John Smoltz has said about Tommy John surgery
2 quotes · 1 episode · Jul 1, 2026
John Smoltz, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and Fox baseball analyst, has been quoted on Tommy John surgery 2 times in 1 episode of Pardon My Take, most recently on July 1, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
John Smoltz says Tommy John surgery typically restores a pitcher to his prior level but does not improve him.
“Wherever you have your surgery, wherever you were at, you got a high likelihood of going back to that, but not necessarily advancing from that”
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John Smoltz advises that young pitchers throwing very hard should be moved off the mound to protect their arms.
“When I see a young man at 14 throwing 92 miles an hour, I cringe”
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Episodes
Lebron James Is A Free Agent Again, World Cup Must Win For USMNT, John Smoltz Talking Baseball Plus Our Dingers Only Fantasy DraftPardon My Take · Jul 1, 2026 · 3 h 5 min
Dan Katz, PFT Commenter, Memes and Zach discuss LeBron James's free agency and the World Cup, interview John Smoltz on pitching, and hold their Dingers Only fantasy draft.
John Smoltz on other topics
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