Did not know this about Hollis Fanning

[OldTimer]

Blind in his left eye…….
Hollis Fanning's story of becoming blind to starting for Tennessee

 

[chuckiepoo]

Blind in his left eye…….
Hollis Fanning's story of becoming blind to starting for Tennessee

Amazing ! Surely more to this story over time. Go get ‘em Hollis!

 

[malibuvol]

So as a batter you see this 6-7 pitcher, blind in one eye...How many helmets are you going to wear at bat???

 

[chuckiepoo]

So as a batter you see this 6-7 pitcher, blind in one eye...How many helmets are you going to wear at bat???

LMAO!!!!

 

[lukeneyland]

Poor guy sad how horrible stuff happens so needlessly

 

[savannahfan]

Blind in his left eye…….
Hollis Fanning's story of becoming blind to starting for Tennessee

My father lost his left eye in a auto wreak. So I understand to some degree this young man situation. There some things I would like to understand about his abilities. First is depth perception. This was a limitation that my dad was never able to completely overcome. Next was his peripheral vision. His right eye was able to compensate to some degree but not fully. As a comic touch, my dad's eye specialist (his eye had to be removed after a year or so due to concerns about glaucoma and it's spread to his "good eye") made him an eye with an American flag on it. Needless to say that got some looks and laughs. HOW if this young man has lost his eye, maybe some specialist could make him one with a UT emblem on it!
If you have not heard this before Mr. Fanning, remember; "IN THE VALLEY OF THE BLIND, THE ONE EYED MAN IS KING"

 

[OldTimer]

I hope the folks taking shots at him in Tuesday's game feel like crap! Fanning has overachieved in my book and I'm sure when he's done with his baseball career, he will be a huge success in the career of his choosing. OT

 

[txbo]

I hope the folks taking shots at him in Tuesday's game feel like crap! Fanning has overachieved in my book and I'm sure when he's done with his baseball career, he will be a huge success in the career of his choosing. OT

He sure showed an ability to overcome on Tuesday. Think you are right...kid has a bright future.

 

[GUNTERSVOL]

Amazing ! Surely more to this story over time. Go get ‘em Hollis!

My aging memory banks tell me that Doug Roth a BB center from days gone by also had vision in one eye....

Guessing that finding the plate is no problem, but would worry about fielding with depth perception issues, especially fending off line drives back to the mound. Wonder if that is an issue with high pops in the infield if you are accustomed to it?

 

[chuckiepoo]

My aging memory banks tell me that Doug Roth a BB center from days gone by also had vision in one eye....

Guessing that finding the plate is no problem, but would worry about fielding with depth perception issues, especially fending off line drives back to the mound. Wonder if that is an issue with high pops in the infield if you are accustomed to it?

Depth perception and moving objects are problems.
Learning to Live with One Eye

 

[greenbacknative]

He's 6'7" ? Dang he must have a release point of about 45 feet !

 

[Volfan1000]

Congratulations to Mr. Fleming for overcoming this obstacle and becoming an inspiration to other special need individuals.

 

[chuckiepoo]

My aging memory banks tell me that Doug Roth a BB center from days gone by also had vision in one eye....

Guessing that finding the plate is no problem, but would worry about fielding with depth perception issues, especially fending off line drives back to the mound. Wonder if that is an issue with high pops in the infield if you are accustomed to it?

Doug Roth Thought that sounded familiar!

 

[dovervolz]

My father lost his left eye in a auto wreak. So I understand to some degree this young man situation. There some things I would like to understand about his abilities. First is depth perception. This was a limitation that my dad was never able to completely overcome. Next was his peripheral vision. His right eye was able to compensate to some degree but not fully. As a comic touch, my dad's eye specialist (his eye had to be removed after a year or so due to concerns about glaucoma and it's spread to his "good eye") made him an eye with an American flag on it. Needless to say that got some looks and laughs. HOW if this young man has lost his eye, maybe some specialist could make him one with a UT emblem on it!
If you have not heard this before Mr. Fanning, remember; "IN THE VALLEY OF THE BLIND, THE ONE EYED MAN IS KING"

From a pitching standpoint the depth perception is a small hurdle. Fielding and the catching the ball takes alot of practice and patience. Hitting is a bit$$. I lost my right eye 10 yrs ago in auto accident with a deer. Still haven't adjusted fully.

 

[JohnDo32]

So as a batter you see this 6-7 pitcher, blind in one eye...How many helmets are you going to wear at bat???

If anyone ever needs to throw a bean ball we have our man