Shortstop Edmundo Sosa Hit an Umpire in the Head With a Wild Throw
There was a terrifying moment in last night's New York Mets - St. Louis Cardinals game when first base umpire Junior Valentine was hit in the side of the head by a wild throw from Cardinals shortstop Edmundo Sosa. Valentine was looking at first base, preparing to make a call when the ball caught him square in the side of the head.
An errant throw from Edmundo Sosa hit first base umpire Junior Valentine in the side of the head.
— SNY (@SNYtv) September 14, 2021
Thankfully, Valentine is okay and is staying in the game. pic.twitter.com/gJqkxsr97A
This was absolutely one of the craziest things you'll ever see in a Major League Baseball game. The throw was so far off target and yet hit Valentine right in the head. Thankfully, Valentine was alright. He was bloodied, but didn't suffer any broken bones. Most impressive of all is that he finished the game.
Great news on umpire Junior Valentine, who was struck in the face by a throw. Per crew chief Jerry Meals, Valentine "is doing well" with no broken bones.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 14, 2021
"He was incredibly alert from the get-go. The blood seemed to stop fairly quickly ... and he was adamant that he was fine.”
Let this be a lesson to all the young players out there to look where you're throwing the ball.