Albert Almora Jr in Tears after striking Little Girl with 100 MPH Foul Ball

The Little Girl would be later taken to the hospital and make it out okay thankfully, this is why MLB Ballparks need to extend the Foul Ball netting, this is happening too often #mlb #albert almora
Albert Almora hits girl with foul ball

[@sherbaum1985]

This is exactly why I tell my wife to keep her eyes on the batter when we go to games and sit in foul line seating.

[@MrJlambo54]

100% if you go to a baseball game or a hockey game you better be aware of what's happening.

[@Two2onefive]

Exactly. Gotta stay off the phones!

[@davidmayberry3190]

I saw a little girl take a wicked line drive at a Nationals game, it was horrible.

[@cardsfighter2]

Should go without saying. That's like telling someone not to drive with their eyes closed.

[@danielostrom566]

@@cardsfighter2 nah not really the same 😂

[@randythompson5154]

What a class act this young man is. You can tell he was visibly shaken by this. So heart wrenching to see this!!

[@trainsontape6531]

Hes a father of 2 so hes even more connected. Hope the girls ok

[@bart4543]

how is he a class act. what kind of a person would not be shaken

[@randythompson5154]

bart4543 A person who is not a “class act”, dumbass.

[@randythompson5154]

cauchamar You’re the one wearing a dress.

[@DooberD33]

Yeah no shit that’s a 100 mph or more rock flying at you. I played high school ball my guys throw 80 tops 90 if they’re crazy I’ve been hit in my arm and sore there for weekssss imagine the same on a toddlers face...

[@Ryan-fd3mv]

Albert has never been the same since. This shook him to his core.

[@NoName-fo7mz]

Then don’t play baseball for a living lmao

[@EventHorizon643]

@@NoName-fo7mz I think I truly lost brain cells reading that

[@user-ek4ic2ip9e]

@@NoName-fo7mz spoken by someone who has never played baseball for a living…

[@teemx1248]

@@NoName-fo7mz internet troll 🥱

[@delraybrewer]

@@NoName-fo7mz oh man you're SO cool. Just above all of us.

[@forrest2457]

Everyone saw where that ball went, even the catcher had to turn away as well. Gosh I hope the little girl is okay.

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

Absolute eagle eyes on those players to know where that ball went. It was so fast, I can't even see it frame-by-frame on the foul line zoom out, it already beaned the kid. Nothing united both those teams more than hoping that child was okay.

[@MayMay82510]

You can see how angry he is at himself and how worried he is about the girl and that I respect him for

[@charlie.b1303]

I like your pfp

[@MayMay82510]

@@charlie.b1303 thx

[@jacoblord1368]

@@MayMay82510 I hate it

[@anderson74]

@@jacoblord1368 I am from atl but I hate the Falcons. I am a Ravens fan cuz of my mom.

[@jacoblord1368]

@@anderson74 cool I’m not from Atlanta I live outside Philly so imma flyers fan I just like Julio Jones so that’s why imma falcon fan

[@baconbap]

Bless his heart. He's truly a decent human being.

[@chamberchallenges3594]

Let’s go mets

[@whatsup8751]

@@chamberchallenges3594 fuck off

[@princechickenwings2746]

He was never the same after this heartbraking to see

[@xjvanrex517]

@@clint9033 can you

[@xjvanrex517]

@@clint9033 ok I will but no one told you to be rude and you said you would shut up. Shut up 🤐

[@MAYOMONKEYyt]

Albert Almora Jr batted .289 over 786 AB before this incident. He would go on to bat .201 after this exact moment. Finishing with a career average of .258. On the Cubs he was known for decent line drives, some promising power, elite defensive range, decent speed. Today the 28 year old is a free agent lasg playing with the Reds

[@omegamanGXE]

He tested positive for ligma

[@Matthew-Anthony]

@omegamanGXE 𝙻𝚒𝚐𝚖𝚊 𝚋𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚜?

[@ligmaballs8266]

you called?@@Matthew-Anthony

[@gabelgy8361]

He was traumatized after this incident I feel for him

[@claytonwade3570]

it really did shake him to his core, i feel so sad for the man.

[@robin.jashinsky]

We all need a nice guy like him…someone who can cry, someone who has so much heart.

[@yungspitta24]

Ugh 🤦‍♀️ ru serious

[@caryadams3782]

@@yungspitta24 ?

[@lazywallstreetnews7234]

He was shaken as a person. This is probably the most human moment I've ever seen in a professional sport. He's a class act, but man I feel terrible for him and the child.

[@albertsampson6568]

This and the Christian Eriksen collapse.

[@enterplaz3982]

Loved Albert Almora, when he was in Single A league and my Dad and I used to call him “Double A” and every time I talked to him he was a nice, he is a great guy and mad respect for him.

[@kevinwhelan9607]

Bless you. How was the girl?

[@Kingjayzilla]

I couldn’t imagine the pain he was going thru. Happy she is doing better than before

[@plinsf]

Right, his pain is totally the important thing here... 🙄🙄🙄

[@marvinraymundo868]

@@plinsf 😐

[@adammoore9865]

I couldn't imagine the pain she was going through...

[@marquisparker1225]

i think it hurt her worst

[@Vmoneyx20]

The little girl is not okay, suffered a severe brain injury and will most likely need medication for whats probably seizures of some nature. She was only 2 at the time of the accident. This player will eventually face a lawsuit from the family. In my honest opinion, if it hasnt already begun.

[@BowlerScott]

2016, game 7 of the world series, Almora pinch ran in the top of the 10th inning with utmost professionalism, being sure to tag up at first immediately when Kris Bryant hit a ball to deep center field. He managed to get to 2nd off that hit because of his insight and wherewithal, and was instrumental in helping the Cubs secure their championship when he scored 1 of the 2 runs they needed to hold off the Indians that night. It's good to see that one part of the game he's better at than intelligent baserunning is genuinely caring for others - fans, players, everyone. Amazing dude. Really hope the girl was and is ok.

[@mysteryman0216]

I remember watching this on tv when it was live and my heart dropped when the announcer said it hit a kid. We’ve always been proud of Almora for his baseball play (despite the every now and then lackluster plate appearances). Although after seeing how crushed Almora was seeing it happen, I grew an immense amount of respect for him in terms of seeing the class act feelings that he displayed. Truly a wonderful human being with a heart

[@chriswebster24]

Of course he has a heart. He wouldn’t be alive if he didn’t.

[@jacobgarza3817]

I don’t think I could keep playing after an incident like this

[@allen-licious6894]

From what I heard he did take a break, but eventually came back.

[@citizenbeeswax7985]

@@allen-licious6894 u cant take a break and come back in baseball. Once you're out of the game, you're out for the entire game, unlike all the other sports.

[@allen-licious6894]

@@citizenbeeswax7985 well sorry. I'm not the biggest sports fan. I know next to nothing about baseball.

[@mrfire5007]

@@citizenbeeswax7985 I think he meant to say he took a few games off and then came back.

[@mew9345]

@@citizenbeeswax7985 Soccer/world football? Can’t come back in after being subbed.... Not just baseball 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@christopherweaver5904]

I hit a home run in highschool and hit a teenage girl jogging,. The ball hit her in the temple and the girl lost her vision in her left eye, that eats at me still today. Was my only home run of the year. What are the odds.

[@mistadopeman]

There’s a movie called Simon Birch, a similar thing happens in that movie. Sorry that happened man. That’s a real bitch.

[@thegoldenorder1240]

You watch Simon Birch recently?

[@fredascencio9606]

He’s obviously pretending the movie is his life

[@rolledroofing9504]

100%

[@MormonMustang_]

What city was that in?

[@texasexotics9645]

That’s a terrible coincidence for the child and the family to have to go through at a baseball game, and I certainly hope anyone injured in this was okay. But this is exactly why I love baseball. Such a display of sportsmanship to delay a game while, 1. the fan was made sure to be okay and 2. while the batter was obviously shaken after knowing he was the one that hit the ball. The players show so much regard to the fans and I love it.

[@josephdestefano2531]

She wasn't ok. Has a permanent brain injury. Sad

[@Notthatbrandon]

I like the way he raises the bat behind his head and starts walking toward her to finish the job

[@MasonBryant]

Coincidence? I think you've got the wrong word there.

[@TheGuy..]

@@MasonBryant Coincidence: 2 or more events or incidents occurring at the same time. The girl's attendance and location in the stands and the time and direction of the foul ball. It seems to be a fair word choice. If you mean an undesigned, providentially unplanned coincidence, you may have a point.

[@DadGotGamez]

It’s pretty terrible. The kid suffered a permanent brain injury. Just a tragic and sad accident.

[@mobbdeep2dagroup]

Good on ESPN not showing a replay of where the ball went, none of us need to see that.

[@reignderson1569]

Yea I'm glad they didn't, I respect it

[@Vertyvvv]

I wish I could see it

[@mobbdeep2dagroup]

@@Vertyvvv I mean in sure it’s out there, but good on espn lol

[@musoehcr]

@@mobbdeep2dagroup it’s hard to find

[@HalfNHalf.]

@@Vertyvvv you’re weird.

[@toddp.226]

When I was a kid, I saw a lady get hit in the face by a laser foul ball and she never saw it coming as she was talking to her friend. It hit her square in the nose and her face exploded with blood everywhere. This was 40+ years ago and I still get goosebumps thinking about it. Security came flying in from everywhere and they had her on a stretcher with medical personnel in less than 5 minutes. As a kid, I was in shock. I never take my eye off the baseball when at a game after that, never.

[@missumenimsatanass]

I know EXACTLY how he feels. The same thing happened to me in a college game. It was also a little girl. She was 8 at the time it happened. She had to have 14 stitches and seeing this video just brought all that back again. Shes good now luckily. Hope this little girl is fine now as well. I feel for him because it effected me seeing her hurt that badly for a long time. Clearly it still bothers me after seeing this video.

[@Jordan-zk2wd]

Sadly, the girl has permanent brain damage last I heard. Can't even imagine how the parents, the kid, or the batter feel.

[@TheJrzdevil]

So then why did you watch it? 😂

[@MrBadassMusic]

@@TheJrzdevil Dumb comment.

[@Jugie90]

@@TheJrzdevil commenting doesn't require watching the video, smarty. Get your nonsense outta here since you don't have anything better to say.

[@jonstefanik9400]

You hang in there friend. She's doing fine. That's the important thing.

[@nikolasfrisco9293]

Not many things can give that many grown men that look. From the catcher and batter to everyone in the field they’re whole moods changed in an instant

[@b00tyhunt3r]

The Catcher saw it too look at his reaction!

[@tornoofo17]

He knew it right away. Gut wrenching.

[@eznf98]

@@tornoofo17 no he didn't, he didn't look that way. He was looking at his pads

[@eznf98]

@Ibrahim Sohaib the catcher not that batter. The catcher didn't see where the ball went, he looked down at his padding while the batter started 2 cry

[@eznf98]

Though watching it again he might of saw it, im not sure because when the batter walked away when he hit her a second or so earlier the catcher looked down

[@seatyouthful4434]

@@eznf98 Maldy most definitely saw it watch the way he turns around

[@klujics123]

His reaction helps us to see that we are all in this world together....

[@cake6420]

What a beautiful display of empathy. That really sucks, hopefully that little girl isn't hurt to bad.

[@swallowme535]

Permanent brain injury according to family attorney...I want to throw up. Such an awful situation.

[@johnmarshall4399]

​@@swallowme535a law suit what else

[@RyanSmith6644]

Well since a lawyer is involved of course it’s a “permanent” problem. Weather or not that is accurate and not just a way to bump up the payout is a different story. I’m not saying people are awful for suing of course medical bills are expensive but now a days everything is a cash grab and people will inflate injury’s to get more money. It may be surprising but brains do heal especially if she was as young as they said. My brother had a stroke as a infant and they said he would never walk and would be dead by 3 years. He is 46 years old and only after he was forced to get the Covid shots (disabled people were not given a choice) he is only now wheelchair bound. I personally had some bad head injuries due to abusive relationships and sports and they said I would have permanent problems but as of 7 years after my last head injury my symptoms have cleared up completely and my brain actually healed and I’m older than dirt. So you never know what is actually permanent or not.

[@littleangel4780]

​@@RyanSmith6644most sporting event tickets have waivers against injuries. You choose seats at your own peril. Not assigning blame since this was a tragic accident, but kids sitting close to front row like that should be behind the netting. There's no way to control where a ball hit that hard will go. 😢

[@mistahswags]

Ever since this moment, Albert Almora Jr has never been the same at the plate.

[@jackslaughter3697]

Is he worse now?

[@godpopo2831]

@@jackslaughter3697 yeah he was a pretty solid hitter then fell of a decent amount at the plate.

[@ImNepsey]

@@godpopo2831 poor man... this really altered his career didn't it

[@brodyscott7132]

That’s cap

[@terrancegore1fan461]

@@brodyscott7132 there are stats to prove it

[@hydrodad4263]

This guy just became my favorite baseball player. That's a genuine man right there.

[@spinner9057]

This goes to show you that having a heart is more important than having a career. You never know what could happen.

[@secondstring]

Never seen this before. Am now a huge Albert Almora, Jr. fan.

[@elizabethlamb6437]

The player who came out to console him is a good man. Instead of standing around being in shock he was sensitive to his teammate.

[@KJ3113]

Elizabeth Lamb Yup, also the pitcher came over too

[@rhondaj8856]

Elizabeth Lamb shut up,

[@adu3830]

Jason Heyward is a class act.

[@dustinhouck2606]

@@adu3830 Agreed. Heyward has never played for a team I root for but always been a fan of his. Not a better man in baseball.

[@gopher6532]

@@adu3830 yeah, people hate on him for being bad (i agree) but you gotta admit he is a class act

[@bluehefner426]

U can tell it was wicked how the catcher reacted to

[@Visionsunhendrix]

The catcher turning away added to the whole situation. Damn!

[@DonCornelius366]

Yup. Most people here missed his reaction. Straight turning his head at the moment of impact.

[@ejulio73]

Dude the catchers reaction just says it all. The way he turned around and wish he didn't witness that. Dont get me wrong to literally be the reasoning for it is much worst. But all I'm saying is, the horror of being a bystander. Really must've been terrible.

[@ACarter87]

Yea the catcher immediately grimacing and turning was rough, apparently according to another commenter the girl has permanent brain damage from this 😢 So fucking awful for everyone …

[@toma.4808]

This is the unfortunate truth about attending a baseball game: you could possibly get hurt. I feel bad for the guy. Glad the kid is ok now

[@x30andSevenx]

Wouldn't really call ongoing brain injury and seizures "ok"

[@dakota2386]

@@x30andSevenx ^

[@Bigfootguy1]

@UCZM9QWnmkafyMmGD2kOTxeA not true. She's actually fine you lying fuck

[@dakota2386]

@@Bigfootguy1 The two-year-old girl who suffered a skull fracture in May after being struck by a foul ball hit by Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora at Houston's Minute Maid Park suffered permanent brain damage, according to an attorney representing her family. "She has an injury to a part of the brain, and it is permanent," attorney Richard Mithoff said, per David Barron of the Houston Chronicle. "She remains subject to seizures and is on medication and will be, perhaps, for the rest of her life. That may or may not be resolved."

[@KeyshawnJenkins]

You partly (just partly) have to blame the parents. Why are you sitting THAT close along the foul line with your children? at least sit behind a net to protect them cause a popped foul isn’t gonna cause as much damage as a lined foul

All these years and they still don’t fucking out up a net or something to stop foul balls

[@cro4194]

its free memorabilia

[@y4nkggames819]

They actually put bigger nets this year and last year because of these incidents so be sure your right before commenting

[@trawrld8910]

Fax it’s slow

@@y4nkggames819 not in every stadium tho. How did that girl get hit then?!

[@lunardaftxp9103]

Or if you don't wanna have to worry about it don't sit in foul ball seats. They cost extra anyway and if you do for gods sake be attentive to whats going on

[@veil2612]

I love the respect and reaction by both teams. No beef just sports

[@marcmini8137]

This is the type of compassion and emotion that can ruin someone.

[@carsilk2492]

1:18 Damn, the catcher had to look away real quick. I've seen all sorts of messed up shit but when children are involved it becomes something else entirely

[@MysticalGB]

Yeah it was a 2 year old girl and she ended up suffering brain injuries. Im not sure what happened afterwards though

[@LuisRodriguez-nv8dv]

@@MysticalGB www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/girl-hit-foul-ball-houston-astros-game-likely-has-permanent-n1112681

[@swipa6042]

Makes you wonder why some teams refuse to put netting up further down the foul line.

[@hornet9211]

My guess would be so those "spectacular" foul ball catches can happen and therefore the inning be almost over, or over

[@eznf98]

It's already pretty far back, what next you want it in the outfield also

[@StackBundle]

Baseball is a spectator sport. You need to be heads up all the time. Netting eliminates the possibility for certain catches/ plays. At most I could see having an age restriction for seats in hard hit foul ball territory.

[@cactusandlava9788]

@@StackBundle just stfu

[@StackBundle]

@@cactusandlava9788 No u.

[@hawx_23]

Hopefully that child is okay. Glad to see that there are still good people out there ❤️

[@Feelthefx]

According to the family's attorney, she has had uncontrollable seizures and will need to take med likely for the rest of her life.

[@xtop23]

Apparently the little girl suffered a skull fracture and has had seizures ever since. Damn. Sorry Al. Wasn’t your fault brother. Hope she continues to improve.

[@demartezburden9199]

He has true feelings for that little girl and that reaction of his is sad 😭

[@lunasweats126]

It must been tough for him you can tell he cared by his reaction

[@winstoncannady4224]

He didnt want to get sued as well

[@lunasweats126]

@@winstoncannady4224 sued by who MLB is smart they print on the tickets that the MLB isn’t held responsible for any injury from the game such as foul balls and bats they also say it before every first pitch

[@kimjongtrump3493]

I think he said “fuck” and he was about to slam his bat

[@ZachIsHungry1]

@@winstoncannady4224 not only Is that not possible but pretty shitty to think that's what he was worried about here

[@cheeseoh]

@@winstoncannady4224 yeah, cause thats what he is worried about. Getting sued, not the fact that he just drove a foul ball straight into a little girls face. You mad dumb

[@prestonjones20013]

I’m so glad the MLB mandated more netting along the foul line seats, this was such a heartbreaking moment

[@lawrencewestby9229]

To those talking about paying attention, the ball is traveling around 150 feet a second so it got into the stands in about a 1.5 seconds. A ball hit straight at you at that level is going to be hard to pick up with the eye, especially for a non-athlete. While there are people who could react to that there are many more who wouldn't be able to even if they were paying full attention. It took the death of a child to get full netting behind the goal in the NHL, and it took too many injuries in the stands to finally get MLB to fully extend their netting.

[@justpech7659]

Big Almora fan here and loved him with Chicago. He’s a great dude and this was so unfortunate to happen to him or anybody.

[@LMcFalls16]

Not a Cubs fan. I'm a Phillies fan but respect to Albert, you can clearly see he is shaken up by this and he truly cares. Respect to Almora

[@jch8376]

When my nephews were little and i took them to games , I always sat in front of them with a glove . always told them to be alert .

[@starkid77]

I know he was upset but it's clear to anyone who can see that it was not his fault in any way, shape or form. Anyone with a heart would be shaken for the little girl, and for him. I hope even as I write this that the families, the girl, and our star player has healed.

[@paulweston8408]

I remember like it was yesterday going to my First MLB game in Kansas City back in 83. I could not believe just HOW HUGE the stadiums are, and how fast everything went. I remember a line drive during batting practice hitting about 20 seats from me then bouncing at least 100 feet up off the empty (Thank God) chair and landing over a 100 feet away! Also, Vida Blue, one of my all time favorites give me his autograph during warm ups🙂! Sadly he got cut for using coke about Two weeks later. Say anything you want, he was the only one I saw all day who signed anything for anybody. Side note, if you are afraid of heights, like me, NEVER get an upper deck ticket! In 85 for my graduation our class went to St. Louis to see a game. Our sets were TEN rows from the top of the stadium, right behind home plate. Birds were flying below me! The only good part was you got a great view of everything, including the city skyline, and everything hit looked like it was going to leave the earth. One time, somebody hit one that a swear I thought would end up a mile away. It was a pop out to the shortstop.

[@HufflepuffBaseball42313]

Vida Blue is one of the underrated members of those 70s A’s title teams. Sure everyone talks about Reggie Jackson and Rollie Fingers, but where’s the love for the 1971 AL Cy Young winner and MVP!

[@noahayers3286]

That’s heartbreaking man. Nothing anyone could do.

[@kengo192]

The emotion he showed was heat warming.

[@LesscoBranden]

I remember watching this live. I will always like Albert as a Cubs fan

[@80sCardCollector]

Reminds me when this happened at Fenway and Jim Rice went into the stands and carried her to the dugout so the trainers could treat her. They said it was what probably saved her life.

[@joed9491]

I only read about that 2 weeks ago and what made it more incredible was that he wasn't the one who hit the ball, but he paid that childs medical expenses. What a class act!

[@brendan594]

I feel bad for the child especially, but I also feel for Almora. He says he wants to make a relationship with the child. That would shake me up to. I really hope the child is okay

[@meliciodeltorro6264]

Wow, I hope the Child is okay. Almora, I feel your pain, man. It got me in the heart too. Yikes!

[@karsonwilliams6722]

coscuarmy2004 what? 😂

[@justinwittmer7941]

coscuarmy2004 u good bruh

[@MinecraftPlays]

@coscuarmy2004 shut up

[@user-ms5wm8ix2k]

Melicio DelTorro permanent brain damage

[@missgurl1019]

Melicio DelTorro she got brain damage

[@sharkei1987ify]

It's absolutely dreadful when something like that happens!! With seats that close, you HAVE to always pay attention when the ball is in play....not that anyone would have the reaction speed to prevent it on this case. Hope she's ok!! 🙏❤️

[@pearldrummer2120]

I was at this game. It was quiet. I had just sat down and didn't find out what happened till i got home and saw the highlights

[@HolyMarkMcGrath]

So shocking. To see a man with a heart like that is incredible!

[@malik2turntt]

Praying for the family 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@malik2turntt]

Thanks for all the likes for this family. It's not for me for the family

[@theesweetscience2500]

@@malik2turntt respect

[@malik2turntt]

@@theesweetscience2500 You always gotta show respect. People don't get no where in life without respectfully requesting others.

[@asthmaspray6172]

@Space Alien dude, fuck off, no one cares about your shit talking.

[@charlestontouch]

1st class...respect to you sir as your humanity outweighed his job that day...well done

[@riszetriple8697]

So glad they didnt show it in replay 👏👏👏👏👏

[@robotlexis1751]

I feel so bad for the poor guy he can tell this really hurt him mentally he has a good heart I also hope the little girl was all right

[@declanwarrington8925]

she’s alive, but she has a permanent brain injury where she experiences seizures on a regular basis

[@vinsmokegaming5344]

@@declanwarrington8925 who told you this

[@brianwells5123]

@@vinsmokegaming5344 it’s public knowledge

[@vinsmokegaming5344]

@@brianwells5123 so if someone gets shot in the neck the automatically die?

[@brianwells5123]

@@vinsmokegaming5344 what?

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

look at the catchers reaction. It was of revolt. Hope the kid is okay

[@javin9743]

revolt?

[@intraterrestrial5035]

@@javin9743 it freaked him out

[@swallowme535]

Permanent brain damage.

[@swallowme535]

@@javin9743 like “revolting”? Disgusting, abhorrent, etc.

[@JesusRodriguez-gy5eu]

I'll never forget that game, that was tuff to watch, he was really hurt by this accident, a class act in this young man.

[@capihood4530]

This moment changed the girl, her family and Almora himself... He was never the same player after that incident.

[@michaeldonatelli7166]

Does anyone know how she is doing??

[@tylerdoty1840]

@@michaeldonatelli7166 I keep seeing "Permanent Brain Damage".. big yikes..

[@formerauror9877]

He wasn't that great to begin with

[@capihood4530]

@@formerauror9877 whether he was great or not is irrelevant to the point I was making.

[@jackcarlos]

Yea the girl was only 2... She suffered a fractured skull, deals with seizures, and has permanent brain damage... How is this not a bigger story?

[@joshjohnson1946]

I'm a huge Cubs fan, and as I was watching this game while doing some other things I happened to pay close attention to this at bat, and I honestly didn't think Al was coming back out of the locker room after that. Very unfortunate and not at all his fault.

[@JustSomeDude2161]

I was sitting in the 3rd deck, behind home plate. Could hear the girl scream from all the way out there. One of the scariest moments I've witnessed. Almora struck out, went to the dugout and immediately fell to his knees. Looks like the girl is going to be ok, though. they're keeping her overnight at the hospital, but just for precautionary reasons. Thank God.

[@britneymortensen1314]

I’m also a huge Cubs fan and wondered the same thing.

[@dabeast987]

Just read an article that the girl has permanent brain damage and is prone to seizures. So sad

[@poopy2903]

i’m a huge cubbies fan too and me and my dad watching this and we were shocked.

[@PokesandStros]

I'm an Astro fan and I watched this game on tv and as soon as I saw that I was like oh my gosh that is terrible hopefully she's ok and I just kept feeling bad for her

[@ryanpaulding1178]

I remember watching this game live. felt the same way as the players when the girl was hit. Hope she's doing ok.

[@gregorysorce1898]

The little girl's hospital bill was still cheaper than her ballpark hot dog and soda.

[@tomsvideohole8894]

i read that the doctors said the impact was comparable to giving the little girl a stroke. permanent damage. imagine being a dad excited to take your kids to a game, and then this happens

[@jordyjohn2275]

Terrible parenting

[@fahid3342]

@@jordyjohn2275 Has nothing to do with parenting. You're a moron. This is sheer bad luck. Wrong place at the wrong time

[@jordyjohn2275]

@@fahid3342 U hve zero subscribers shut up Mr. Irrelevant

[@fahid3342]

@@jordyjohn2275 So do you, moron

[@psa921416]

@@fahid3342 don't feed the beast. Jordy John (tf kinda name is that?) is just a troll. And you're right...I'm sure that dad felt guilty af. 😔

[@licemeat6041]

Just read an article on 1-8-20 that says she will prob have perm brain damage. Night terrors, staring off into space, unresponsive for minutes at a time. The MLB will extend the nets further after this .

[@Anonymous38572]

Or have responsible parents in the stands how bout

[@yankeesforlife24]

@@Anonymous38572 she’s two you fool

[@MisterNorthernCanuck]

@@Anonymous38572 How about both? This comment is beyond stupid.

[@Burt_Sampson]

@@Anonymous38572 what a scumbag you are

[@Anonymous38572]

No 2 year old should be in an area where a foul balls are known to swing past there, its happened alot of times in that area of the stands but hey, cheap seats am I rigt?

[@TwistedSarcasm31675]

The little girl recovered. I remember seeing on the news that he showered her with gifts and such. He kept apologizing and all was good.

[@gabrielmarques3876]

I saw other comment saying that the little girl had brain injuries, hoping you're right

[@TwistedSarcasm31675]

@@gabrielmarques3876 the sports center episode said it and that's what I went by

[@bignickdigger7105]

She hasnt had a seizure in 22 months. But she initially suffered a fractured skull, brain injury and was having regular seizures. Hopefully she stays healthy and they dont return

[@TwistedSarcasm31675]

@@bignickdigger7105 oh my. I was told she recovered. My bad. In any event I hope she will have a full recovery

[@franknb7827]

Commentators: “How unfortunate 😢 Let’s get an instant-replay 😁”

[@RampantFury925]

Its basically a miniature cannonball at that point.

[@stealthyshadow567]

I thought it said “strikes out” and not “strikes” and I thought “why would you cry about striking out a little child with a 100 mph pitch that sounds pretty funny… this was not very funny ._.

[@ghostface9702]

I’m very dark Humored and don’t really care when people get hurt but I actually have a very soft spot for children. Especially watching them cry in pain.

[@subsume7904]

Imagine bringing your 2 year old to a thunderous stadium to watch baseball

[@marvinthurau6530]

❤ Guter Mann, Gefühle muss man leben und lieben! Er hat wenigstens ein Herz welcher er zeigt!

[@stephensalinas6131]

He's heart breaked because just by seeing react moved me deeply

[@darith770]

Checkout “Dominion the movie “ on KZbin. It will break your heart

[@christophermercado5466]

My God. My heart hurts for him and her. I know she's still suffering from it to this day.

[@mikekendall2112]

This basically ended this dude’s career. He wasn’t exactly Ty Cobb in batter’s box before, but after this, he couldn’t buy a vowel much less a hit.

[@sconrady123]

I remember having this happen to me when I was in middle school, it's not the best feeling in the world!

[@707ridah]

That poor kid and man. His ❤️ broke. Damn

[@djlamar2]

No matter the age no matter what team we all feel pain when we accidentally hurt someone. Bet you Almora will never forgive himself (Which is sad because it wasn't his fault. Poor guy)

[@curtiswatling2709]

Or kill someone

[@JtjojfkdmEjejfjkwosmgmrkwo]

I hope she was OK and God bless her, her family, and friends, as well as Almora, he seems like he was really soon up after that.

[@crazygolf4896]

She thanofully was ok

[@user-uw4vh4ee7q]

She dead ASF bruh

[@JtjojfkdmEjejfjkwosmgmrkwo]

@@crazygolf4896 I'm glad! Thank you!

[@crazygolf4896]

@@JtjojfkdmEjejfjkwosmgmrkwo no probelem

[@biged680]

@@user-uw4vh4ee7q i feel bad 4 laughing

[@punishercj6281]

this really did hurt him and mentally scar him he never was able to bat the same again which led to the cubs trading him away he just couldn’t bat the same thinking that this happened and it let to a decline in his career

[@LaPride247]

Lol chill

[@punishercj6281]

@@LaPride247 wdym? almora can’t even bat the same anymore cuz he fears hitting the girl again

[@HomeGrowin]

The catchers reaction is what told me it was bad! Yr late but t's and p's to her

[@stijnvandamme76]

Why does anybody sit with such a small child at a ball game, knowing that these fast balls end up in the stands, regulary.

[@nexigen2609]

Why does anyone at all sit at a ballgame where there is a chance of a fast ball hitting you in the first place?

[@flightcrusader8905]

Which is why they installed nets around the whole foul territory for all the ballparks and not just behind home plate

[@realEmoSedillo]

if you have kids you should get tickets for seats near the concession stands.

[@rayzr1120]

911s73targa you don’t go into a game expecting to get hit with a ball when you are sitting rows back

[@matthewparker1432]

Because the chances that this will happen are ridiculously low

[@warmanmike]

Just read an article stating that the girl is suffering permanent brain damage similar to a stroke and must take anti-seizure medicine for possibly her entire life. Prayers to her and her family ❤️

[@roxy3272]

That really sucks but the parents could have prevented this, making batters feel like shit 😢

[@wolfpack3384]

Man. Almoras and catchers reaction says it all. God help the child.

[@Amiright-zg5gd]

The hardest thing is getting back in there knowing full well you could pull another foul ball that very next pitch. If that had happened he would probably have lost his entire mental health

[@stiens118]

I remember this watching it live. It was sad af 😭😭😭

[@primeministersinister625]

He hasn’t been the same player since, darn shame for everyone involved

[@primeministersinister625]

@Late Notice I dont have exact numbers, but he used to bat ~250 for the cubs with decent power, after this he was batting like 150 at best, its my understanding he hasnt improved with the mets

[@josephpetrizzo3524]

This kid is a fantastic HUMAN being he was worried about the little girl and after the game he told the parents whatever they needed he was there for them & that little precious child, that's what you call a fantastic HUMAN being God Bless & god Speed for a full Recovery For That little Child GOD BLESS YOU.

[@GMONEYCLIP64]

“The 2-1/2-year-old girl who suffered a fractured skull after being hit by a foul ball during a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park in May remains at risk for seizures and has a permanent brain injury, her lawyer said. The attorney for the family of the girl told the Houston Chronicle that the girl is continuing to take anti-seizure medication. "She (the child) has an injury to a part of the brain, and it is permanent," Richard Mithoff told the paper. "She remains subject to seizures and is on medication and will be, perhaps, for the rest of her life. That may or may not be resolved."

[@AshleeCornia-vp1xb]

Oh my gosh happened kid 👧

[@zbleubleuokeydokey6547]

What a scary situation. I’m glad I’m not seeing too many negative comments about him having a very human reaction to this situation. The girl is ok, thankfully.

[@ZenoBeatz]

Zbleubleu OKeyDokey not she’s not she’s permanently Brain damaged remains subject to seizures and is on medication and will be, perhaps, for the rest of her life

[@duck1889]

Damn, i can literally feel his pain. Respect.

[@kevinkeilson2551]

Almora is one of my favorite MLB players of all time. His defense and base running abilities are unmatched, only to HOF players. Sadly, his hitting couldn’t be improved so the Cubs replaced him. Class act guy.

[@glasgowrangers5525]

He literally just killed a child, but OK, if you say so

[@Djangolulu]

@@glasgowrangers5525 This is not true and it’s also not relevant considering it was accidental.

[@sybillabakzaza955]

💚💚💚 was she okay after this? Good heart the ballplayer had

[@serenitysfirefly]

Almora has two sons of his own, one of them not even a year old. As a parent himself, of course he felt such anguish after this accident. I feel horrible for him and that little girl. A player only has so much control over where the ball goes. It's up to the stadium to properly protect the spectators.

[@LeeLee-xv7lp]

Permanent brain injury, 2 year old little girl 😢

dont worry its america parents will get a billion dollars and buy some new kids

[@generalkayoss7347]

@ Your jealousy is showing

[@generalkayoss7347]

SJW soy boys will want baseball banned next

[@karsonwilliams6722]

noctis nox you’re the idiot. You e never been to a baseball game. Nobody forced them to sit there. Negligence

[@JonathanChan212]

@ Americans🙄

[@johnblze667]

Heyward always the first one there to comfort him, just a great human to have on a baseball team.

[@billyjackbuzzard]

He's not a human.

[@user-fk5zf1ei6f]

@@billyjackbuzzard just say you hate Black people and go.

[@billyjackbuzzard]

@@user-fk5zf1ei6f that's rayciss

[@Runnin4Him85]

God bless Mr. Almora. He’s got a heart of gold.