Is Julio Urías partially blind?

Is Julio Urías partially blind?

It takes more than this to bring me down.” While it seems losing an eye might end one’s pitching career, that’s not necessarily the case. The Dodgers’ Julio Urias is partially blind in his left eye, and Juan Sandoval, who was scouted by the Rays and currently plays in Mexico, is blind in his right eye.

Why does Urias wear white glasses?

If you look at Urias closely, you’ll notice that his left eye seems partially closed. That’s the result of a recurring “periorbital benign mass” that has been removed four times so far, most recently in May 2015.

Why do they call Urias El Culichi?

Second Tier Nicknames: Urias is from Culiacan, Mexico, which is where the nickname “El Culichi” orginates.

What is the tattoo on Urias neck?

According to an Instagram post by Ortega Ink, Urías got some fresh ink to commemorate his ability to overcome life’s obstacles. Part of the caption from the account’s post included, “Simpre lucha por tus sueños y nunca te rindas!”. Which translates to: “ Always fight for your dreams and never give up!”.

Can Urias see out of his eye?

Whether Julio Urias is pitching or seated in front of his locker, his left eye is always nearly closed. He can see from the eye, but it contains benign mass. The condition required three operations in childhood and produced a droopy eyelid. “That’s how God works,” Urias said in Spanish.

Has a blind person ever drove a car?

Steve Mahan, the driver, heads the Santa Clara Valley Blind Center and hadn’t been in the driver’s seat of a car since giving up his licence eight years earlier after losing 95% of his sight. On this occasion, the only action he performed was to press a start button.