# @mccannon33 on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C-WGXlIxfTe
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/22067745-mccannon33-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/03793e6fbe.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-08-06T22:30:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** James McCann (@mccannon33) — https://gondola.cc/mccannon33

## Caption

Last week the unimaginable happened when, for the first time in my career, I was hit in the face by a pitch. Despite a broken nose that would barely stop bleeding and an eye that was swelling shut, I chose to stay on the field. I chose to battle through the pain for many reasons…. For my team. For my family. For the fans. For the city of Baltimore. And because this moment was bigger for me than just a game.

No matter how hard we get knocked down in life, we can always get back up. We can always come back stronger. I’ve always taken pride in being tough and being resilient, so using this moment to fight through adversity and power through was no different. 

Being a father of two young boys, I want to set an example for them that no matter what life throws your way, you can always overcome. You can always achieve whatever you put your mind to. It may not be easy, and times may get tough, but deep down, you always have what it takes. 

I hope this scary incident on the field can serve as an example to many. Remember how strong you can be when you choose to be resilient and you allow your grit and tenacity from deep within to overcome any moments of weakness. 

With all that being said, THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart, to all those who reached out. THANK YOU for all the prayers, thoughts, and kind words. Moments like these remind us of those who truly care. 

Yesterday, I was able to undergo successful surgery to fix my broken nose. There’s several more weeks of healing ahead, but all signs point to a full recovery! Thanks to the doctors, the nurses, and my family for taking such good care of me! And finally, thank you to The Good Lord for protecting me as this could have been unimaginably worse. 

STAY STRONG. BE TOUGH. OVERCOME.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| James McCann | @mccannon33 | https://gondola.cc/mccannon33 | MLB Player |
| Anna Fuder | @annafuder | https://gondola.cc/annafuder | Photographer |

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