George Springer Hit in Helmet by Fastball, Leaves Game in Scary Scene
Something really scary unfolded during the Blue Jays’ game against the Orioles in Baltimore on Monday night. In the top of the ninth inning, George Springer—one of the most respected and recognizable players on the Blue Jays—was hit in the head by a 96-mph fastball from Orioles reliever Kade Strowd. The pitch caught him right near the left ear flap of his helmet, and the impact was so loud and sudden that the entire stadium went dead silent.
Springer went straight down to the ground and stayed there, face-down in the dirt for over a minute. It was a chilling moment. Blue Jays manager John Schneider sprinted out of the dugout, followed immediately by the team’s medical staff. Everyone on the field—teammates, coaches, and even opposing players—was visibly shaken.
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Eventually, Springer got up under his own power and was helped off the field, walking slowly with support from the staff. Schneider later shared that Springer had stayed alert the whole time and was talking to trainers right away. Apparently, the ball first grazed his shoulder before deflecting off the helmet, which may have helped lessen the impact just a bit. But still, a pitch that fast hitting near the head is always terrifying.
The Orioles' crowd, sensing the seriousness of the moment, rose to their feet and gave Springer a standing ovation as he walked off. Even Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino commented on how disturbing the incident was, noting how respected Springer is across the league and how scary it is any time a player goes down like that.
By Tuesday morning, there was a bit of good news—Springer was back in the clubhouse and reportedly feeling better, though he wasn’t in the lineup for the first game of that day’s doubleheader. The Blue Jays will continue to monitor him closely and provide updates as he undergoes further evaluation.
It was a frightening scene, the kind of thing that reminds everyone—fans and players alike—that baseball is more than just a game. In moments like this, it’s not about the score or the standings. It’s about the human being behind the helmet. And thankfully, it looks like Springer avoided a much worse outcome.
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