Cole Tucker returned to the West Virginia Power lineup on Sunday, seeing game action less than eight months after labrum surgery ended his 2015 season. The Pirates' 2014 first-round pick is still just 19 years old, after being one of the youngest players in the South Atlantic League last season. I was able to chat with Tucker for a few minutes after he checked back in with the Power on Saturday. Here's the transcript, lightly edited for length and clarity.
So, you're back early.
Yeah, it’s nice. It’s always good when you’re ahead of schedule.