George Springer Takes Scary 96 MPH Hit to Helmet, Leaves Orioles Game
It was a chilling moment at Camden Yards on Monday night. The kind of scene that makes every baseball fan hold their breath — no matter what team you root for. In the ninth inning of the game between the Blue Jays and Orioles, George Springer, one of Toronto’s most recognizable and respected players, was struck in the head by a 96 mph fastball.
The pitch came from Orioles rookie Kade Strowd. It sailed high and inside, catching Springer square on the left side of his helmet. The sound of the impact echoed through the stadium, instantly silencing the crowd. Springer collapsed face-down in the batter’s box and remained motionless for over a minute. Blue Jays manager John Schneider didn’t hesitate for a second — he sprinted out of the dugout, closely followed by the training staff.
Thankfully, Springer was alert the whole time. According to Schneider, the pitch may have first clipped his shoulder before hitting the helmet, slightly reducing the force of impact. Even so, it was a terrifying moment. After some tense minutes, Springer slowly got to his feet and, with assistance, walked off the field under his own power. That walk, though wobbly, brought a collective sigh of relief from the fans — including Orioles supporters, who gave him a standing ovation and shouted words of support.
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It’s worth remembering: Springer isn’t just another name on the roster. At 35 years old, he’s having one of his most productive seasons in recent years, batting .291 with 18 home runs and playing a critical leadership role in the Blue Jays’ clubhouse. His hustle on the bases and consistency at the plate have helped shape the team's identity this year.
Following the incident, Springer was evaluated by team doctors and remained with the team in the clubhouse the next day. He wasn’t in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader, but the team reported that he was “feeling better” — a huge relief considering how things looked just hours earlier.
As Schneider put it after the game, "That’s the worst part of baseball. When a pitch comes in that high, it stops being about baseball. You just think about the person."
Even Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino weighed in, calling it “terrifying” and emphasizing how respected Springer is across the league.
Injuries like this are rare, but when they happen, they remind us that these players aren’t just athletes — they’re people. Fortunately, this scary moment didn’t turn into something worse. More updates on Springer are expected soon, but for now, fans across the league are simply grateful he’s okay.
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