Cleveland Guardians player David Fry hospitalized after being hit by a ball
24 september 2025 в 18:13
David Fry was taken to the hospital after being hit by a ball. The moment turned into a bloody scene when the 29-year-old player of the Cleveland Guardians attempted to bunt, and then quickly covered his face in pain after being hit by a ball thrown by Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Skubal was clearly shaken by what happened and spoke to journalists after the game, which was won by Cleveland. But baseball fans on both sides want updates on Fry’s serious injury.
Below is the latest update on Fry’s condition.
Fry is an outfielder, catcher, and first baseman for the Guardians. Hailing from Texas, he debuted in MLB in 2023, and in 2024 was named an All-Star Game star.
As seen in the video from the game on September 23, 2025, Fry was preparing to bunt, but this plan went awry when the ball missed the bat and hit him directly in the face. Fry reacted and quickly fell to the ground, writhing in pain, covering his face. Meanwhile, pitcher Skubal covered his mouth in shock, took off his cap, and briefly stepped away from the mound.
He was able to stand up on his own and was taken off the field on a cart. The Guardians and Tigers players were visibly shaken when medics rushed to Fry. However, there was a hopeful sign when Fry was able to stand up and walk to the medical cart on his own. He held a towel to his face to stop the bleeding.
Guardians reporter Tim Stebbins shared updates on Fry’s hospitalization. He tweeted that Fry was «undergoing further evaluation at Lutheran Medical Center» before being transferred to the main campus of the Cleveland Clinic for «further tests and observation and likely will be held overnight, according to the Guardians».
After the game, Guardians manager Steven Vogt told reporters that Fry was «undergoing tests» at the hospital and «remained conscious throughout», - which was a positive sign.
«There are definitely some injuries», - he admitted. «So, I’ll give you an update tomorrow».
Skubal also spoke to journalists about the scary moment. According to the Associated Press, the pitcher said he had «reached out to» Fry, although he was «sure his phone hasn’t stopped ringing».
«I just want to make sure he’s okay», - Skubal said. «Obviously, when he was leaving the field, he seemed okay, and I hope he stays that way. I know sometimes things can change with these things. So, I hope he’s okay».
Skubal added that he hopes to «at some point» receive a message from Fry and «make sure he’s okay, because there are things more important than the game, and his health is more important than baseball»
Below is the latest update on Fry’s condition.
Fry is an outfielder, catcher, and first baseman for the Guardians. Hailing from Texas, he debuted in MLB in 2023, and in 2024 was named an All-Star Game star.
As seen in the video from the game on September 23, 2025, Fry was preparing to bunt, but this plan went awry when the ball missed the bat and hit him directly in the face. Fry reacted and quickly fell to the ground, writhing in pain, covering his face. Meanwhile, pitcher Skubal covered his mouth in shock, took off his cap, and briefly stepped away from the mound.
He was able to stand up on his own and was taken off the field on a cart. The Guardians and Tigers players were visibly shaken when medics rushed to Fry. However, there was a hopeful sign when Fry was able to stand up and walk to the medical cart on his own. He held a towel to his face to stop the bleeding.
Guardians reporter Tim Stebbins shared updates on Fry’s hospitalization. He tweeted that Fry was «undergoing further evaluation at Lutheran Medical Center» before being transferred to the main campus of the Cleveland Clinic for «further tests and observation and likely will be held overnight, according to the Guardians».
After the game, Guardians manager Steven Vogt told reporters that Fry was «undergoing tests» at the hospital and «remained conscious throughout», - which was a positive sign.
«There are definitely some injuries», - he admitted. «So, I’ll give you an update tomorrow».
Skubal also spoke to journalists about the scary moment. According to the Associated Press, the pitcher said he had «reached out to» Fry, although he was «sure his phone hasn’t stopped ringing».
«I just want to make sure he’s okay», - Skubal said. «Obviously, when he was leaving the field, he seemed okay, and I hope he stays that way. I know sometimes things can change with these things. So, I hope he’s okay».
Skubal added that he hopes to «at some point» receive a message from Fry and «make sure he’s okay, because there are things more important than the game, and his health is more important than baseball»
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