Steve Budash returns to AAABA Tournament for Martella's Pharmacy after injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:47 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
BaseballSteve Budash, a player for Martella’s Pharmacy, returns to the AAABA Tournament on August 3 after multiple knee surgeries sidelined him for two seasons. Budash, who formerly played catcher but now plays outfield, spent the summer of 2025 recovering and missed the tournament where his team finished second. He achieved a league-high.423 average this season, winning the Denny Altimore batting title. Budash had undergone significant reconstructive surgery and extensive physical therapy to return to the field. His journey back to baseball has been closely supported by his teammates and family.
- •Budash underwent multiple knee surgeries during 2025.
- •He played a key role in Martella's Pharmacy's past success.
- •Budash won the batting title with a.423 average.
- •His return marks his third time participating in the tournament.
- •The AAABA Tournament begins with early games at Sargent’s Stadium.
- 11:47 AMYahoo Sports — AAABA 2026 | 'Special week': Martella's Pharmacy's Steve Budash returns to AAABA Tournament after multiple knee surgeries
"A catcher-turned-outfielder due to a knee injury, Martella’s Pharmacy’s Steve Budash appreciates his role in the 81st All American Amateur Baseball Association Tournament perhaps a bit more than most players. Martella's Pharmacy Roster Page The Slippery Rock University product from Indiana County underwent a series of knee surgeries that cost him two college seasons and the summer of 2025, ...
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