For Cincinnati Reds fans, Tejay Antone has always been more than just another pitcher. He’s a symbol of perseverance. Now, after years of pain, rehab, and one setback after another, Antone is attempting what might be the most improbable comeback of his career, one that will require every ounce of grit he has left.
Antone’s road to the majors has been far from a straight line. Drafted by the Reds in the fifth round in 2014, he spent years grinding in the minors, fine-tuning his delivery and arsenal. It all finally paid off on July 27, 2020, when he made his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs.