MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry gave an update on his health after suffering a heart attack in March.
The eight-time All-Star, 62, was rushed to St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, two months ago.
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He later shared a photo from his hospital bed and thanked God for “his incredible grace.”
Now he has given more details about the incident, revealing the seriousness of the health scare.
As reported by TMZhe said: “My heart was beating 40 percent.
“So there was a lot going on. There wasn’t a lot of blood flowing in my heart at that particular time.”
Strawberry went on to describe the heart attack as “massive.”
He added: “We only get one chance in this life. Make it count.”
The update comes as Strawberry’s former team, the New York Mets, prepares to retire his No. 18 jersey in a ceremony Saturday before their game with the Diamondbacks at Citi Field.
Strawberry hit .259 with 335 home runs, 1,000 RBIs and 221 stolen bases during his stellar career.
He also won three World Series titles – one with the Mets and two across town with the New York Yankees.
At 6 feet 6 inches, the right fielder became an analyst for SNY after retiring in 1999.
Following his heart attack in March, Strawberry addressed baseball fans’ concerns on Instagram.
He said: “Praising God for his incredible grace and loving mercy in saving my life tonight from a heart attack.
“I am very happy and honored to report that everything is fine.
“So grateful to the medical staff and staff at St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis for responding so quickly and getting me through a stent procedure that brought my heart to full restoration!!!
“Your prayers are absolutely appreciated as I continue to recover, in the name of Jesus!”
Home runs and boomsticks
MLB is back in London for the third time this summer when the Philadelphia Phillies take on the New York Mets.
The London Stadium will transform from a football field to a baseball field for the June 8th and 9th spectacle.
Fans attending games can indulge in some extravagant stadium menu items, like boomstick nachos (pictured) and a 2-foot boomstick hot dog.
The New York Yankees won both games in 2019 against the rival Boston Red Sox.
And the Chicago Cubs split their series with the St Louis Cardinals when the teams meet in 2023.
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