David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch

[82birds]

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/463 ... -hits-face

[Ozziesfan41]

That’s brutal

[ScotchMIrish]

There was a time when prior to each game the teams took infield practice and bunting practice. It's a lost skill now thanks to the DH and analytics.

[The Nard]

There was a time when prior to each game the teams took infield practice and bunting practice. It's a lost skill now thanks to the DH and analytics.

And pitches thrown in the high 90s.

[12xu]

Pray for this man's recovery.

[82birds]

Pray for this man's recovery.

Amen

[Bob39]

Pitch may have been low enough to be called a strike. I was long a pro bunting guy but one of the arguments against it is that guys just are not very good at it in modern baseball. Another argument is that modern pitchers are much harder to get a bunt down against. Both of those factors are in play here.

[Goldfan]

Any update on his condition?

[Talkin' Baseball]

Nasty. I can't imagine. The pitcher was obviously affected.

[82birds]

Any update on his condition?

nothing yet that I've seen.
read an article this morning that said Cleveland would issue a statement/update some time today.

[82birds]

3. Fry hospitalized following hit-by-pitch:

A scary scene took place in yesterday’s game between the Tigers and Guardians when Cleveland designated hitter David Fry was struck in the face by a 99 mph fastball from reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. As noted by MLB.com’s Tim Stebbins, Fry stayed conscious the entire time but was being held for observation overnight at a local hospital. The extent of Fry’s injuries aren’t yet known, but it seems reasonable to expect the injury could sideline him for the final week of the regular season and into the playoffs, should the Guardians manage to sustain their incredible comeback. Last night’s 5-2 win pulled Cleveland into a tie with a reeling Detroit club. Tonight’s game will pit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (4.60 ERA) against Guards righty Tanner Bibee (4.34 ERA).

[82birds]

broken nose and facial fractures.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/463 ... ctures-hbp

[Goldfan]

broken nose and facial fractures.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/463 ... ctures-hbp

Surprised he kept his teeth

[Hooking]

Honestly surprised this has not happened more often.

That really sucks.

[Goldfan]

Honestly surprised this has not happened more often.

That really sucks.

Hitters rarely bunt anymore

[Hooking]

Honestly surprised this has not happened more often.

That really sucks.

Hitters rarely bunt anymore

Fair point.