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News Update: Former MLB Star Darryl Strawberry’s Recovery From Heart Attack Confirmed
Darryl Strawberry, the living icon of the New York Mets, said he is “feeling good” following a catastrophic heart attack, but the doctors have placed him on the disabled list for a month.
He claimed that while he heals in St. Louis, he will not be preaching or touring. Strawberry remarked over the phone, “The doctor said I need to take some time off and relax.” “I have to wear a monitor right now so the doctors can stay up to date with me.”
After receiving quick medical attention and being released on Wednesday night, Strawberry, 62, spent his 62nd birthday in a hospital bed after suffering a heart attack on Monday night.
Strawberry said the doctors think that five days ago is when his heart issues started. When he arrived at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, his heart rate was forty percent.
Strawberry claimed he is alive today because his wife, Tracy, suggested he go to the ER after experiencing chest problems on Monday. When he got at the hospital, medical personnel used a stent to return his heart to normal function. Strawberry was released from the hospital on Wednesday evening.
“It was that bad,” Strawberry said. “[The doctor stated], ‘You are a miracle… and you had a major blockage in the main artery.'” My wife is truly the key. After lunch, she stated, “You’re getting in this car and I’m driving, or the ambulance will pick you up.” I said, ‘Oh, don’t call the ambulance to the house.’ From there, it was up to the doctors.
Strawberry has faced health difficulties before. He was diagnosed with colon cancer in 1998 while playing for the Yankees. Two years later, he underwent cancer surgery to remove his left kidney. Now he is suffering with heart problems.
“I have a lot to be thankful for all the work that I have been able to do, and I will continue to do,” he told reporters. “I believe it is another sign from [the Lord] saying, ‘I’m not done with you yet. I know you think this is incredibly difficult.
I’m still not finished with what I assigned you to complete.” Strawberry plans to continue his job as a traveling minister, visiting problematic folks in prison, once he is fully recovered.
My current work is far more important to me in terms of helping people than anything I accomplished on the field,” he remarked.Strawberry will not only resume his prison visits once he is back in action.
On June 1, Strawberry’s No. 18 will be retired in the Citi Field rafters. He will become the tenth player to have his number honored at Citi Field, following Dwight Gooden (whose number will be retired on April 14), Willie Mays, Keith Hernandez, Jerry Koosman, Mike Piazza, Jackie Robinson, Tom Seaver, Gil Hodges, and Casey Stengel.
Strawberry is one of the greatest players in the team’s history. He arrived in New York full of anticipation. He was dubbed the “Black Ted Williams” after being selected first overall in the 1980 Draft.
Strawberry would stay with the Mets for eight years, helping them win two division crowns, one pennant, and one World Series title, and retiring with seven All-Star appearances.
He still leads the franchise in career home runs, with 252. Strawberry left the Mets following the 1990 season and signed a free agency contract with the Dodgers.
I’m pleased about having my number retired since it’s such an honor for the new owners, Steve and Alex Cohen, to choose me,” Strawberry stated. “I can just imagine what that’s going to be like.” Strawberry is looking forward to seeing the folks who called him while he was in the hospital.
He received word from a childhood buddy, retired Major League Baseball player Eric Davis. Former teammates such Carlos Hernandez, Derek Jeter, Kevin Mitchell, and Cecil Fielder have visited. Strawberry claims that Hernandez told him that his day at Citi Field would be spectacular.
Strawberry remarked, “All these guys contacted me out of love and concern.” “It represents who we are as a baseball family. I believe it will be more special for me than I could have imagined given what has occurred in the last week of my life.”
