Houston Astro shortstop Dickie Thon said he...
Houston Astro shortstop Dickie Thon said he does not want to retire from baseball but would like some time off to undergo eye exercises.
Thon left the club’s training camp in Kissimmee, Fla., March 14 after being frustrated with his performance and having trouble seeing the ball during exhibition games.
On April 8, 1984, Thon was hit above the left eye on pitch by New York Met pitcher Mike Torrez in the fifth game of the season. The injury nearly ended his career.
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