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David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 00:18 am
by 82birds
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 00:20 am
by Ozziesfan41
That’s brutal
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 06:45 am
by 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.
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 07:46 am
by The Nard
ScotchMIrish wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 06:45 am
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.
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 08:59 am
by 12xu
Pray for this man's recovery.
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 09:27 am
by 82birds
12xu wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 08:59 am
Pray for this man's recovery.
Amen
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 09:32 am
by 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.
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 09:50 am
by Goldfan
Any update on his condition?
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 09:52 am
by Talkin' Baseball
Nasty. I can't imagine. The pitcher was obviously affected.
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 11:02 am
by 82birds
Goldfan wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 09:50 am
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.
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 11:07 am
by 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).
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 13:06 pm
by 82birds
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 13:10 pm
by Goldfan
Surprised he kept his teeth
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 13:10 pm
by Hooking
Honestly surprised this has not happened more often.
That really sucks.
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 13:15 pm
by Goldfan
Hooking wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 13:10 pm
Honestly surprised this has not happened more often.
That really sucks.
Hitters rarely bunt anymore
Re: David Fry hit in the face by 99mph Skubal pitch
Posted: 24 Sep 2025 13:17 pm
by Hooking
Goldfan wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 13:15 pm
Hooking wrote: ↑24 Sep 2025 13:10 pm
Honestly surprised this has not happened more often.
That really sucks.
Hitters rarely bunt anymore
Fair point.