East Carolina's Parker Byrd made a remarkable comeback by getting his first college hit after a tragic boating accident led to his right leg amputation. In a game against William & Mary, Byrd, now equipped with an athletic prosthetic, struck a single and received a standing ovation from fans. Previously, he had contributed with a sacrifice fly in another game. Byrd has shown resilience since the accident, which required numerous surgeries and cost him his freshman season, but he continues to pursue his passion for baseball with support from the ECU community.
Parker Byrd achieved a significant milestone by recording his first hit as a college player after recovering from a boating accident that led to his leg amputation.
Byrd, now wearing an athletic prosthetic, celebrated his first college hit during a game, receiving a warm standing ovation from a crowd of 4,000.
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