In three of the last four years, Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones has sustained severe injuries from being hit by a pitch.
Since getting plunked in the left hand in September, an injury which required surgery, the 28-year-old has returned to full health. He took time off in September and October but is now preparing for the 2021 season.
But despite his history of getting hit, he isn't going to change the aggressive and polarizing style that encouraged former manager Ron Gardenhire to nickname him John Wayne.
"I just got to do a better job of getting out of the way, I guess.