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Rays' Hunter Bigge 'in good spirits,' still in hospital after foul ball to face
June 20 - Tampa Bay Rays reliever Hunter Bigge remains hospitalized after taking a foul ball to the face while seated in the dugout during Thursday's game, but team officials received some encouraging news Friday as early medical evaluations offered positive signs. Rays manager Kevin Cash and president of baseball operations Erik Neander visited Bigge on Friday and shared an update prior to Tampa Bay's home game against the Detroit Tigers. "Getting to see Hunter and talk to him, he was in good spirits," Cash told reporters. "Not a ton of information other than that. But for me personally, witnessing and watching what took place (Thursday), to see how he was today, and being able to interact, things were heading in a really good direction." Bigge, who's currently on the injured list with a lat strain, was sitting on the benches at the front of the dugout when he was struck on the right side of his face by a foul ball off the bat of Baltimore's Adley Rutschman during the seventh inning. He had to be taken out of the dugout on a stretcher but gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was loaded on the medical cart. "It's a horrifying thing to have happen," Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe said. "But definitely gotten some good news from the staff and guys that have been able to stop by and go see him. What we're hearing is fantastic news for how scary the incident was last night." After starting his major league career with the Chicago Cubs last season, Bigge was traded to the Rays in July. In 32 total big-league games (including one start), Bigge is 0-0 with a 2.51 ERA and one save. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
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Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher Hunter Bigge Hit by 105 MPH Ball, Rushed Off on Stretcher: 'Scary for Everybody'
Hunter Bigge #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays is carted off after getting hit by a foul ball NEED TO KNOW Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was hit in the face by a baseball going 105 mph during a game on Thursday Bigge was carted off the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital, general manager Kevin Cash said Bigge underwent testing and was "coherent" at the hospital after the injury Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was hospitalized after a foul ball hit him in the face during a loss to the Orioles. Bigge, 27, was leaning against the railing in the dugout when the baseball struck him in the face on Thursday, June 19, causing him to fall to the ground. Advertisement According to the Statcast, the ball, hit by Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman, was traveling at 105 mph when it struck Bigge. Play was paused for several minutes as medical personnel tended to him. The pitcher was placed onto a stretcher and carted off the field as fans applauded. As he exited the stadium, Bigge gave the crowd a thumbs-up. Julio Aguilar/Getty Hunter Bigge #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays gives a thumbs up after getting hit by a foul ball Hunter Bigge #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays gives a thumbs up after getting hit by a foul ball Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash addressed the "scary" scene after the game, telling reporters that Bigge was taken to the hospital for testing. Cash said he didn't have "a ton to add right now" other than that his player was likely undergoing testing at the time of the postgame press conference and would continue to be tested "throughout the night." Advertisement Cash also shared positive updates in that Bigge never lost consciousness and was able to speak with the first responders at the scene. "You feel for Hunter and his wife," Cash told reporters. "I can't imagine what she and he were going through right there. It was scary for everybody, none more than them." The manager thanked the paramedics and EMS for being so quick to tend to Bigge. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Rays' Drew Masmussen said, "Anything to the head is terrifying," when talking about his teammate's injury after the game. "Our thoughts and our prayers are with them, and I mean, it's just, crazy how quickly things can happen and how quickly things can go south." Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Hunter Bigge #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins Hunter Bigge #43 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins "And tonight's game, it's like, who cares? He's a friend and a husband and a son," added Rasmussen. Advertisement Rays reporter Marc Topkin posted to X during the incident. "Foul ball someone in #Rays dugout and you could tell by reaction of hitter, pitcher and others it was a serious issue," he wrote. Before being hit by the foul ball, Bigge was already on the Rays' 15-day injured list as he recovers from a lat strain. Read the original article on People
Fox News
6 hours ago
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Rays' Hunter Bigge carted off field in 'terrifying' scene after being struck in the face by 105-mph ball
Print Close By Paulina Dedaj Published June 20, 2025 Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Bigge was carted off the field at George M. Steinbrenner Field in a terrifying scene after the reliever was struck in the face by a foul ball in Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Bigge was struck by a 105-mph ball off the bat of Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman at the top of the seventh inning. The ball, heading straight for the dugout, struck Bigge on the right side of his face. "Certainly you feel for Hunter and his wife. I can't imagine what she and he were going through," Rays manager Kevin Cash said, via "Scary for everybody, none more than them." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON Bigge was placed on a backboard after receiving medical attention in the dugout. Despite a bloodied face, Bigge gave a thumbs-up to fans who looked on in fear. He was taken to a hospital for further evaluation, but Cash said Bigge never lost consciousness and was able to speak with first responders. The game was delayed by eight minutes, but the scary scene left fans and players in a state of shock. "It's really scary, it's terrifying. We sit in these dugouts every night, and, in a lot of ways, you kind of feel like a sitting duck," Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said after the game. "It's just terrifying." PIRATES RELIEVER DENNIS SANTANA SWINGS AT FAN WHO 'CROSSED THE LINE' DURING FIERY ALTERCATION Rutschman echoed that sentiment, adding that he's "praying" for the best. "I saw it [come] off my bat, and it was just really, really scary. I'm praying for him and for his recovery, hope he's doing OK. I'm just – it's scary," he told reporters in the locker room. "You never want to see that. I think everyone wishes for the best health for everyone in this game, and you hate to see that. I hope he's doing OK." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Bigge is on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain. He has a 2.40 ERA in 13 relief outings covering 15 innings this season. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter . Print Close URL
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17 hours ago
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'Really scary' - 105mph ball hits player in dugout
Tampa Bay Rays player Hunter Bigge was taken to hospital after being hit by a 105mph ball while in the dugout at a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, 27, was struck on the side of the face when the Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman smashed a foul shot into the home dugout at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, who was not playing in the game as he is recovering from a muscle strain, had been leaning on a rail in front of the medical staff rushed to help him and he was placed in a neck brace and taken away on a stretcher before going to hospital to be game was halted for 10 minutes while Bigge was treated and he gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was taken manager Kevin Cash said after the game that Bigge remained conscious throughout and was talking to the medical staff while he received treatment."Certainly you feel for Hunter and his wife. I can't imagine what she and he were going through," he said."Scary for everybody, none more than them.""It's really scary. It's terrifying. I mean, we all sit in these dugouts every night and in a lot of ways you kind of feel like sitting ducks," Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino who struck the ball, agreed."It's really, really scary," he said. "I haven't really been a part of something like that. You never want to see that," he said.
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17 hours ago
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Rays pitcher Bigge hospitalized after being struck by foul ball
Hunter Bigge of the Tampa Bay Rays gives a thumbs up after getting hit by a foul ball during a Major League Baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles (Julio Aguilar) Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Hunter Bigge was hospitalized for evaluation after he was struck on the right side of his face by a foul ball as he stood in the dugout during the team's 4-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Rays manager Kevin Cash said after the game that Bigge never lost consciousness and was coherent and conversing as he received medical treatment. He gave a thumbs-up signal as he was taken from the field on a cart. Advertisement "Certainly you feel for Hunter and his wife. I can't imagine what she and he were going through," Cash said. "Scary for everybody, none more than them." The incident occurred during the seventh inning, when Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman fouled a pitch from Connor Seabold toward the home dugout on the first-base side of Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. The 105 mph drive hit Bigge, a 27-year-old reliever who was already on the injured list recovering from a muscle strain, as he leaned against the rail in front of the dugout. The game was delayed for 10 minutes as Bigge was placed in a neck brace and put on a stretcher. Advertisement "It's really scary. It's terrifying. I mean, we all sit in these dugouts every night, and in a lot of ways you kind of feel like sitting ducks a lot of nights," Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said. Rutschman had followed the flight of the ball off his bat. "It's really, really scary," he said. "I haven't really been a part of something like that. You never want to see that." bb/rcw
