In an important step in his recovery from shoulder surgery in 2010, Mets pitcher Johan Santana faces hitters for the first time in spring training. The team is hopeful he will be ready for Opening Day.

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On March 1, 2012 — In an important step in his recovery from shoulder surgery in 2010, Mets pitcher Johan Santana faces hitters for the first time in spring training. The team is hopeful he will be ready for Opening Day.

Sources –
Baseball Reference March 1
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 1
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game

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