Former MLB Star Darryl Strawberry Recovering After Heart Attack

One of the most recognizable names in baseball now finds himself facing a bigger battle than anything he experienced on the diamond.

Former New York Yankees, Mets and Dodgers outfielder Darryl Strawberry announced on his social media accounts last night that he is recovering after suffering a heart attack just days before the 3x World Series champion would be celebrating his 62nd birthday today. 

STRAWBERRY RECOVERING IN HOSPITAL

Posting a photo alongside family members at his hospital bed, Strawberry thanked God for allowing doctors to quickly intervene and insert a stent into his heart - which Darryl says is on its way to ‘total restoration.’

"Praising God for His amazing grace and loving mercy in saving my life this evening from a heart attack. I am so happy and honored to report that all is well," Straw wrote across his socials. 

"So thankful for the medical team and staff at St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis for responding so quickly and bringing me through a stent-procedure that has brought my heart to total restoration!!! Your prayers are so absolutely appreciated as I continue to recover, in Jesus Name!"

ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE NAMES IN SPORTS

Throughout the ‘80s and ’90s, Strawberry was one of the most popular players in baseball. After being drafted by the Mets in 1980, Straw spent eight years with the team. This included a starring role in their last World Series Championship as part of the iconic 1986 team that featured Mets favorites like Dwight Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling and Lenny Dykstra - who is also recovering after suffering a stroke a few weeks ago. 

He would later go on to play for the Dodgers and then the Yankees - where he helped the Bronx Bombers win two World Series, in 1996 and 1999. He would finish his 17-year career with 335 home runs, 1000 RBIs and a .259 batting average.

However, as many baseball fans know, Darryl had his own personal demons as he battled alcohol and drug abuse for decades. Thankfully, he has reportedly been sober for over 12 years.

It's unclear how long Straw will remain hospitalized, but if he needs any extra motivation or an incentive to keep pushing - the Mets will be retiring his No. 18 jersey on June 1st at Citi Field.