MLB Umpire Injury

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
MLB umpire Nick Mahrley injured after being hit by a broken bat during a New York Yankees-Colorado Rockies game.

Key Points

  • Giancarlo Stanton's bat snapped and hit umpire Nick Mahrley in the facemask.
  • Mahrley had to be taken off the field on a stretcher wearing a neck brace.
  • Crew chief Marvin Hudson replaced Mahrley behind the dish.

Pros

  • Players and staff showed concern and sportsmanship towards injured umpire.

Cons

  • Umpires are at risk of getting injured by baseball equipment during games.