Blue Jays Outfielder Injured When Fan Throws Baseball on Field
Summary
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesús Sánchez was injured after being hit on the wrist by a baseball thrown from the stands by a young fan during a game against the Baltimore Orioles. The fan thought Sánchez was signaling to play catch, but the ball struck Sánchez, causing him to leave the game.Key Facts
- The injury happened on May 31 at Camden Yards during a Blue Jays vs. Orioles game.
- Jesús Sánchez was hit on his right wrist/hand by a baseball thrown from the bleachers.
- A 13-year-old fan threw the ball, mistakenly thinking Sánchez wanted to play catch.
- The fan was removed from the stadium for throwing the ball onto the field.
- Sánchez was taken out of the game after the injury and had been performing well this season.
- Rookie Yohendrick Piñango replaced Sánchez in right field during the game.
- Sánchez was acquired by the Blue Jays in a trade with the Houston Astros earlier in the year.
- The incident highlights why rules ban fans from throwing objects onto the field during games.
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