Knights first baseman Thomas Huggins continues his recovery from a season ending injury. Huggins broke his leg during the RRAC conference tournament at Knights Field in early May.Huggins was chasing a foul ball, when he slipped on the rain soaked turf, his leg had no chance under his 6'4 265lb frame. He was carted off the field with a spiral break in his lower leg.
Huggins returned home to Texas City where he had surgery shortly after. The surgery put his leg back together with the help of a steel plate and three screws.
Thursday, Thomas had a second surgery to remove the metal in his leg. He goes back for a post op checkup next month. Expected to have a full recovery, Huggins will return as the Knights first baseman in 2010.
Huggins had a great sophomore campaign, made even more impressive considering the circumstances surrounding him. After sitting out an entire calender year, Thomas came to Northwood in search of a fresh start following Tommy John surgery and academic setbacks. He took full advantage hitting .360 with 18 doubles, 4 triples, 8 home runs and 44 runs batted in all while excelling in the classroom. The most impressive stat to his credit was the 5 stolen bases in as many attempts for the light footed 265 pounder. His biggest contribution however, was his superior defensive play at first base. Thomas's work around the bag saved numerous throwing errors throughout the season.
