The Tommy John Protocol:
How to Rebuild Your Arm, Your Mind, and Your Faith
Tejay Antone
NONFICTION | MEMOIR | SPORTS | BASEBALL | MEDICINE | HEALTH & WELLNESS
Product Details
Publisher: Tejay Antone
Release Date: July 17, 2026
Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, Ebook
ISBN: EB: 979-8995343028; PB: 979-8995343004; HB: 979-8995343011
Trim Size: 6 × 9
Page Count: 237
Buy the Book: Amazon
What do you do when the thing that defines you, that you live for, is taken away?
For pitchers, few words carry more fear than: “You tore your UCL.” Tommy John surgery can mean a year or more away from the game, uncertainty about the future, and a mental battle few athletes are prepared to face. But the surgery is only part of the story. The real challenge is rebuilding your body, your confidence, and your identity when everything feels uncertain.
In The Tommy John Protocol, major league pitcher Tejay Antone shares the unfiltered reality of returning from not one, but THREE Tommy John surgeries while fighting to reclaim his career at the highest level of baseball. Blending personal stories from inside professional baseball with practical rehab principles and mental performance strategies, Antone’s journey back to the MLB field serves as both a roadmap and a lifeline for athletes navigating injury.
Inside, you’ll learn:
Proven principles for rebuilding arm strength and long-term durability
The physical and mental challenges athletes face during long-term recovery—and how to overcome them
What it truly takes to return to competition with confidence
More than a rehab manual, this is a comeback blueprint. Written for athletes, parents, and coaches alike, The Tommy John Protocol offers clarity in the middle of uncertainty and hope for anyone facing setbacks in sport or in life.
Because an injury may change your path—but it doesn’t have to define your future.
About the Author
Tejay Antone is a professional pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, a three-time Tommy John survivor, and the founder of Kova Sports, a baseball development facility near Mansfield, Texas, helping young athletes train smarter and stay healthier. Through personal pain and deep faith, Tejay has transformed his story into a mission: helping others heal not just physically, but spiritually.
Media Coverage
MLB.com – Tejay Antone on his book, Tommy John surgery, more
Reviews
“My son recently tore his UCL going into his Senior year of High School. The news was devastating to hear from the doctor. Tommy John surgery was recommended. Soon after surgery, we were watching MLB Central with Tejay talking about his book. We knew we had to read this book. We are very thankful Tejay decided to write this book, share his journey & help others going through process. Highly recommend any athlete, parent & even coach to pick up a copy.”
—Daniel Pickett, Amazon review
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Working with this editor was an incredible experience from start to finish, and the final result absolutely exceeded expectations. They brought a massive level of professionalism of work to the manuscript, capturing the exact tone and structure I was looking for while polishing the content to a truly professional standard.
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—Tejay Antone, MLB pitcher, author of The Tommy John Protocol
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