text: A San Fransisco Giants fan beaten and left for dead outside the LA Dodgers' stadium in March 2011 has thrown the first pitch of the new baseball season . Bryan Stow  was left severely brain damaged after two men attacked him on his way to the car park following a game. The father-of-two, who had been a paramedic, was left in a medically induced coma for several months while medics waited for the swelling in his brain to subside. Brian Stow, centre pictured with his ex-wife Jackie Kain and his two children Tyler, 14, and Tabitha, 10 . Mr Stow, pictured, was kept in a medically induced coma for several months to assist his recovery . Two men jumped  Mr Stow and kicked and punched him until he fell to the ground. They continued to punch and kick the stricken paramedic. Several of the most serious blows landed on his head causing life-changing  injuries. At the time of his injury, Mr Stow worked as a paramedic for the San Jose Giants, who are the Giants' farm team. The team promised Mr Stow and his family that he would receive the honour of pitching the first ball during the opening game of the season. Dan Oram, president of the San Jose Giant told Fox Bay News: 'It's a comeback story. Just to see what he's come through, and to be able to give him something back like this — it's just the kind of thing that resonates with everybody.' Last year, Stow shouted 'Play Ball' during a World Series match between the Giants and Kansas City Royals. Following the brutal assault, Los Angeles Superior Court awarded Mr Stow and his family $18 million against the LA Dodgers and the two men  who attacked him Louie Sanchez and Marvin Norwood. However, the family has still not received any of the cash due legal delays. Before suffering catastrophic injuries, right, Mr Stow, right, worked as a paramedic in San Jose . Louie Sanchez, left, and Marvin Norwood, right, were jailed for eight and seven years respectively . Both Sanchez and Norwood faced a criminal trial where they were jailed for eight and four years respectively. Mr Stow was released from hospital two years ago after his insurance company refused to pay for any more care in the Center for Neuro Skills in Bakersville. As a result of the assault, Mr Stow has been left permanently brain damaged and has short-term memory problems. He also relies on a walker and a wheelchair when travelling long distances. Mr Stow spent two years in a specialist hospital until his insurance company refused to continue paying . Police said the men were looking to assault a random San Fransisco Giants fan in March 2011 . Despite suffering life changing injuries following a baseball match Mr Stow remains a fan of the sport . Mr Stow, left, was awarded $18 million compensation but has not received any cash due to legal delays .
target: Bryan Stow was beaten outside the LA Dodgers stadium in March 2011 .
  He was kept in a medically induced coma for several months .
  He was later awarded $18 million damages against the LA Dodgers .
  Two men were jailed for eight and four years for the brutal attack .