Southern Miss catcher Cole Donaldson has had two major back surgeries, a broken wrist, surgery on his right elbow as well as his left shoulder - all since 2012. Jason Munz/Hattiesburg American
Cole Donaldson is healthy.
For many college baseball players, such a fact certainly can’t be taken for granted. But rarely is it cause for celebration. In the Southern Miss catcher’s case, though, being 100 percent injury-free two weeks ahead of the season opener heading into his redshirt junior year is borderline monumental.
You see, Donaldson has become well acquainted with the doctor’s office and the pain and frustration that accompanies it.