My time at the Motor City Classic in Detroit came to an abrupt end today after I was hit in the face by a pitch. I was knocked unconscious and, for a short period of time, could not feel my arms.
This weekend had already been challenging for me at the plate, but I was looking forward to continuing to compete, making adjustments, and finishing strong before everything came to an unexpected end. I’m including a couple of my hits from the weekend, along with the video of the pitch that ended my tournament.
Thankfully, I have since been released from the hospital and was diagnosed with a concussion. I will see a neurologist on Monday to determine the next steps in my recovery.
I truly appreciate everyone who reached out to check on me and my parents. Your prayers, messages, and support mean more than you know.
I am praying there is nothing more serious and that I can safely return for my final tournament next weekend once I am medically cleared. A college coach had contacted me to say he was planning to come watch me play, so I am obviously disappointed, but my health and recovery have to come first.
This is a setback, but it will not define me. I will learn from it, work through it, and come back stronger. @IndianaNsr
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Continuing to improve each and every week, competing every at-bat, and finding ways to help the team offensively, defensively, and on the bases.
Proud of the work, the growth, and the consistency. Still more to come. Here are my updated summer stats.
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@alphabsbl@IndianaNsr@CoachBullJr
Unfortunately we didnt make Bracket tmrw in the PG Best of the Midwest. I had a great weekend at the plate. Went 8-10, 7 sngls, 1 dbl, 3RBI. 3 Runs Scored, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 2 Sb. Continuing to improve myself, and be better at the plate! Headed to Detroit this coming week for the Motor City Showdown! Still looking for my commitment after next year and ready to talk to some schools #Confident #Ready @CoachBullJr@IndianaNsr
Day 2 is in the books in the P.G. Best of the Midwest! Had another good day at the plate! Went 2-2, 1 HBP, 1SB, 1 Run Scored. Through day 2 combined Im 4-4, 1 bb, 1 hbp, 3 runs scored and 1 SB. Day 3 is tomorrow! Once again thx to my hitting coach @CoachBullJr for getting me straightened out! @IndianaNsr
Had a great day at the plate in the @PastimeBaseball Best of the Midwest powered by Perfect Game vs Michigan Outlaws. Went 2-2, sng, dbl, 1 BB, 1 Run Scored. Ready for tomorrow's game! @IndianaNsr
Had a great day at the plate in the @PastimeBaseball Best of the Midwest powered by Perfect Game vs Michigan Outlaws. Went 2-2, sng, dbl, 1 BB, 1 Run Scored. Ready for tomorrow's game! @IndianaNsr
Been a great season so far w/ @alphabsbl this summer! Up to date stats review of my summer season so far! Still looking for where I am going 2 call home after next year for my college career! Also thank you to my hitting coach @CoachBullJr@IndianaNsr#stayingfocused#Uncommitted
‘26 RHP Cayden Drake (IN) living in the low 80s currently. Shorter AA that stays compact thru extension. Spinning a slurvy breaking ball @ 69-71. Has Kd six in his five innings. Commanding & pouring the zone. @MSJ_Baseball commit. #OVSelect@Cayden_Drake5