Trending Now - Pitching Prospect Hospitalized After Line Drive to Head

WHO:

Fox News - Aidan Major is a pitching prospect for the Cleveland Guardians.

WHAT:

Fox News - Aidan Major was hit squarely in the head by a line drive during a Single-A game.

Daily Mail Sports - Aidan Major was forced to leave the minor league baseball game early after being struck in the head.

WHERE:

Fox News - The incident occurred during a game between the Hill City Howlers and Fayetteville.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - Aidan Major collapsed to the floor after being struck in the face by the ball.

(UPDATED May 27, 2026 21:35 UTC)

Aidan Major, a pitching prospect for the Cleveland Guardians, was hit squarely in the head by a line drive during a Single-A game between the Hill City Howlers and Fayetteville. Following the incident, Major collapsed to the floor and was forced to leave the game early. The event raised concerns for his health and safety as he was attended to on the field.