Top 10 Current Pitchers Who Have Had Tommy John Surgery

With the increase of power arms in MLB, the rate of pitchers needing Tommy John surgery has skyrocketed. So many hurlers have required the surgery before even throwing their first pitch at the big league level. These 10 pitchers have been able to persevere and put together solid careers despite the procedure.

10. Joakim Soria, Kansas City Royals

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Soria's had Tommy John twice in his career, once in April 2003 and then again in March 2012. He's still managed to collect 203 saves and post a 2.62 ERA and 1.08 WHIP at only 32 years old.

Soria's had Tommy John twice in his career, once in April 2003 and then again in March 2012. He's still managed to collect 203 saves and post a 2.62 ERA and 1.08 WHIP at only 32 years old.

9. Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals

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Wainwright had Tommy John in 2011, but he still has a 125-70 career record to go along with a 3.08 ERA and 1.17 WHIP.

Wainwright had Tommy John in 2011, but he still has a 125-70 career record to go along with a 3.08 ERA and 1.17 WHIP.

8. Edinson Volquez, Kansas City Royals

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Volquez had Tommy John in August 2009 and it took him until 2014 to finally rediscover his pre-surgery form. Over the last three seasons, Volquez hasn't posted an ERA higher than his current 3.67.

Volquez had Tommy John in August 2009 and it took him until 2014 to finally rediscover his pre-surgery form. Over the last three seasons, Volquez hasn't posted an ERA higher than his current 3.67.

7. John Lackey, Chicago Cubs

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Lackey had Tommy John in November 2011, and he's really become a better pitcher since the surgery. For his career, Lackey has 169 wins, a 3.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP.

Lackey had Tommy John in November 2011, and he's really become a better pitcher since the surgery. For his career, Lackey has 169 wins, a 3.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP.

6. Danny Salazar, Cleveland Indians

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The 26-year-old Salazar had Tommy John way back in 2010, but he's gone on to post a 3.48 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 69 career starts. In 2016, those numbers are even better at 2.32 and 1.12, respectively.

The 26-year-old Salazar had Tommy John way back in 2010, but he's gone on to post a 3.48 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 69 career starts. In 2016, those numbers are even better at 2.32 and 1.12, respectively.

5. Matt Harvey, New York Mets

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Harvey had Tommy John in October 2013 and, although he's struggled in 2016, the Mets' right-hander has a career 2.92 ERA and 1.08 WHIP.

Harvey had Tommy John in October 2013 and, although he's struggled in 2016, the Mets' right-hander has a career 2.92 ERA and 1.08 WHIP.

4. Jordan Zimmermann, Detroit Tigers

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Zimmermann had Tommy John way back in August 2009, only four months after making his MLB debut. He's gone on to post a 77-52 record, 3.27 ERA and 1.16 WHIP to this point in his career.

Zimmermann had Tommy John way back in August 2009, only four months after making his MLB debut. He's gone on to post a 77-52 record, 3.27 ERA and 1.16 WHIP to this point in his career.

3. Jose Fernandez, Miami Marlins

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Fernandez had Tommy John in May 2014, and he's already showing glimpses of returning to his pre-surgery form. For his career, Fernandez has a 29-11 record, 2.47 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 57 starts.

Fernandez had Tommy John in May 2014, and he's already showing glimpses of returning to his pre-surgery form. For his career, Fernandez has a 29-11 record, 2.47 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in 57 starts.

2. Jacob deGrom, New York Mets

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Jacob deGrom had Tommy John in October 2010 which delayed his major league debut until 2014. Since entering the majors, the Mets' right-hander has a 26-15 record with a 2.66 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 379 strikeouts in 372.1 innings.

Jacob deGrom had Tommy John in October 2010 which delayed his major league debut until 2014. Since entering the majors, the Mets' right-hander has a 26-15 record with a 2.66 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 379 strikeouts in 372.1 innings.

1. Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals

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Strasburg had Tommy John in August 2010. He's posted a 62-37 record with a 3.07 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 987 strikeouts in 844.1 innings pitched to this point in his career.

Strasburg had Tommy John in August 2010. He's posted a 62-37 record with a 3.07 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 987 strikeouts in 844.1 innings pitched to this point in his career.

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