High-school pitcher throws 194 pitches in 14-inning start
Dylan Fosnacht threw 194 pitches over 14 innings for Rochester (Wash.) High School on Tuesday, racking up 17 strikeouts before reluctantly yielding to the bullpen in the top of the 15th inning, according to MaxPreps.com.
People might criticize me throwing 14 innings, but I'm going to do whatever it takes to win
— Dylan Fosnacht (@DFosnacht5) May 14, 2014
Fosnacht's absurd pitch count prompted an outpouring of concern on social media, particularly among those wary of the ongoing Tommy John surgery epidemic among major-league pitchers. Fosnacht, however, was rather cavalier about the incident and its potential consequences.
People need to chill
— Dylan Fosnacht (@DFosnacht5) May 15, 2014
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander David Price lauded the youngster's passion, but was decidedly critical of his coach's questionable judgment.
haha you're a beast @DFosnacht5 ...but let's be a little smarter brotha!! Love the competitiveness though!! #urcoachshouldbefired
— David Price (@DAVIDprice14) May 15, 2014
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