That's something that really helped me get back into shape and speed up the rehab process. Just the motion and all that work you do in the water paddling, the constant paddling. It's a good burn for your upper body.

When you're trying for a College World Series title, you want to do anything you can to help the team. Now I realize in pro ball it's about longevity and doing what's right for your arm and yourself and the team.

I'm glad to be back pitching again. I could have fallen off and my career might have been done after that season. I'm fortunate and really blessed.