The News-Gazette · May 31, 2017
Asmussen: Bates on road to recovery
“Netflix has been my friend. I’ve been watching every Cubs game I can,” said Nick Bates, Tuscola grad who just finished his freshman year at Kaskaskia College.
Yes, Nick Bates can talk. And smile. And laugh.
Not bad for a guy who faced a serious medical situation a little more than three weeks ago.
“He’s a remarkable story,” said Steve Bates, Nick’s dad.
“I feel pretty much back to my normal self,” Nick said.
In the third inning of a home game on May 7 against Vincennes University, Nick sprinted from right field for a short fly ball. While diving to make the catch, Nick’s face smacked into the knee of second baseman Julio Canales.