Watt feels fantastic; ready to host annual charity softball game
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is in peak form ahead of his charity softball game Saturday.
Watt is hosting his annual event at Minute Maid Park and said he'll be able to participate without any hesitation, after undergoing back surgery in September.
"I feel fantastic," Watt said to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
"I've done more core work in the past eight months than I think just about anybody in the world. My core is about as tight and locked in as it can get at the moment. So, I'm feeling alright swinging the bat."
Watt will pit the Texans' offense and defense against each other Saturday, with the home run derby including participants from both sides of the ball.
At Minute Maid Park for J.J. Watt's charity softball game that will pit the Texans' offense against the defense. pic.twitter.com/5x5lNQaWpc
— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) May 13, 2017
Tonight's lineups for JJ Watt softball classic. Aside from Arnold Schwarzenegger making an appearance, JJ tells me Ric Flair will be too. pic.twitter.com/zEZHVbVoDq
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) May 13, 2017
The three-time Defensive Player of the Year is also expected to host former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and WWE legend Ric Flair.