Chicago White Sox Pitcher Justin Dunn Has A ‘special’ Day With Brother — Who Also Is Kevin Durant’s Teammate
Chicago White Sox Pitcher Justin Dunn Has A ‘special’ Day With Brother — Who Also Is Kevin Durant’s Teammate
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Chicago White Sox pitcher Justin Dunn had a special guest in attendance for Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix.
His brother, Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn, saw Justin pitch two scoreless innings in the 8-2 victory.
“That was the first time my brother had seen me pitch in two years,” Justin Dunn said Thursday morning at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. “He was on a journey when I was coming back (from injury) and it felt like when he was getting his college offers (is) when the start of my shoulder problems happened.
“So to have him out here is pretty special. That’s my best friend in the world. Just to have him there was amazing.”
Dunn allowed one hit and one walk while pitching the fourth and fifth innings. Ryan was joined by his teammate, Suns superstar Kevin Durant.
“I couldn’t be thankful enough that Kevin came,” Justin Dunn said. “If that’s not a leader and a good person, I don’t know what is.”
Dunn is in Sox camp as a nonroster invitee after signing a minor-league deal in the offseason. He has a 1.80 ERA in five innings during three relief appearances.
“Finally healthy,” Dunn said. “Still a little rusty in game situations, but getting back into it. I think I’m only going to get better. The guy I am now is not the guy that’s going to be at the end of camp. The guy that’s at the end of camp is not going to be the guy at the end of the season.
“I’m just excited and enjoying the process. I can’t thank God enough for this opportunity to just pitch.”
id out there before just trying to throw as hard as I could and I didn’t know anything. But now that I know what I’m doing, I’m healthy and I know what I’m doing. It’s going pretty well.”
Manager Will Venable noted: “The changeup is a real weapon for him.”
Dunn signed with the Sox shortly after throwing a pro day.
“There were about 13 teams there and the White Sox called first and we got it done fast,” Dunn said. “And that’s how I knew God was in the mix with this one. I couldn’t pass it up. This is where I was supposed to be. Great opportunity here.
“It’s the theme of camp and that’s all I need is an opportunity. I’ll do the rest and with God’s help I’ll be where I need to be.”