Cedric Mullins’ outstanding 2021 statistics for the Baltimore Orioles appear even more impressive after learning of the compounding offseason surgery had to overcome.
Mullins underwent intestinal surgery in November 2020 after a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease. He was diagnosed during the season and waited until it ended before having the surgery.
“It was a shock for me to have to go through that,” Mullins said. “My main concern was being ready for the season and not missing any time and luckily I was able to do that and build my body back up through the season.”
In 2021, Mullins became the first player in Orioles history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season.