• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
Watch as MLB Player Splinters Bat; Largest Shard Breaks Through Umpire's Mask

Watch as MLB Player Splinters Bat; Largest Shard Breaks Through Umpire's Mask

July 3, 2022
Sen. Ruben Gallego Boasts About Using Filibuster To Block Trump Agenda After Campaigning To Abolish It

Sen. Ruben Gallego Boasts About Using Filibuster To Block Trump Agenda After Campaigning To Abolish It

May 10, 2025
REPS LISA MCCLAIN, JULIE FEDORCHAK And PATRICE ONWUKA: Women Know The Value Of Tax Cuts To Our Economy

REPS LISA MCCLAIN, JULIE FEDORCHAK And PATRICE ONWUKA: Women Know The Value Of Tax Cuts To Our Economy

May 10, 2025
Dem Senate Candidates Running In ‘Toss-Up’ States Co-Sponsor Bill To Eliminate Women’s Sports

Dem Senate Candidates Running In ‘Toss-Up’ States Co-Sponsor Bill To Eliminate Women’s Sports

May 10, 2025
‘Paying Far More Attention’: Rubio Turns His Gaze To America’s Backyard After Years Of Neglect From Washington

‘Paying Far More Attention’: Rubio Turns His Gaze To America’s Backyard After Years Of Neglect From Washington

May 10, 2025
‘Team That Refuses To Win’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts GOP Elites While Passing On Georgia Senate Run

‘Team That Refuses To Win’: Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts GOP Elites While Passing On Georgia Senate Run

May 10, 2025
Cops Without Citizenship: New Mexico Law Opens Police Force To Non-Citizens

Cops Without Citizenship: New Mexico Law Opens Police Force To Non-Citizens

May 10, 2025
DAVID BLACKMON: Chris Wright Has To Clean Up Joe Biden’s Mess

DAVID BLACKMON: Chris Wright Has To Clean Up Joe Biden’s Mess

May 10, 2025
JACK POSOBIEC: The Left’s Cognitive Dissonance Has Turned To Violence

JACK POSOBIEC: The Left’s Cognitive Dissonance Has Turned To Violence

May 10, 2025
Pollster Explains Why Democrats Choose To Double Down On What Already Blew Up In Their Faces

Pollster Explains Why Democrats Choose To Double Down On What Already Blew Up In Their Faces

May 9, 2025
Judge Allows CIA To Fire Official Who Played Role In Biden’s Military COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Judge Allows CIA To Fire Official Who Played Role In Biden’s Military COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

May 9, 2025
If You Thought Kamala Uttered One Too Many Word Salads Then Watch Gavin Newsom Go On About Trade

If You Thought Kamala Uttered One Too Many Word Salads Then Watch Gavin Newsom Go On About Trade

May 9, 2025
‘Worst Of The Worst’: Trump Admin Official Details ‘Circus’ Surrounding Democrats’ Attempt To Enter ICE Facility

‘Worst Of The Worst’: Trump Admin Official Details ‘Circus’ Surrounding Democrats’ Attempt To Enter ICE Facility

May 9, 2025
  • Donald Trump
  • State of the Union
  • Elon Musk
  • Tariffs
  • Congress
  • Faith
  • Immigration
Sunday, May 11, 2025
  • Login
IJR
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls
No Result
View All Result
IJR
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Watch as MLB Player Splinters Bat; Largest Shard Breaks Through Umpire's Mask

by Western Journal
July 3, 2022 at 4:35 pm
in News, Sports
240 12
0
Watch as MLB Player Splinters Bat; Largest Shard Breaks Through Umpire's Mask
491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

In a freak incident, home plate umpire Nate Tomlinson was struck by a splintered bat during a recent game between the Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers.

The incident took place with Mike Trout of the Angels at bat in the ninth inning on June 14 at Dodger Stadium.

Trout swung, and when his bat made contact with the ball, the bat splintered in two.

Home plate umpire Nate Tomlinson is hit with a broken bat from Angels Mike Trout in the face and would leave the game in the 9th against the Dodgers during a MLB baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. @dodgers #dodgers @angels #angels @mlb #mlb #baseball @billplunkettocr pic.twitter.com/869n1sdIA3

— Keith Birmingham (@photowkb) June 15, 2022

The splintered half flew backward at Tomlinson, striking him in the mask, according to SBNation.

Not just anywhere in the mask. The fragment with the jagged edge entered the eye slit of the umpire’s mask.

The injury initially caused concerns that Tomlinson had been struck in the eye or had suffered a concussion.

Umpire Nate Tomlinson was hit by Mike Trout’s shattered bat in the face.

Tomlinson was able to walk off the field, visibly bleeding from his nose and above the eye.

? @BleacherReportpic.twitter.com/CrVKv8cMFi

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 15, 2022

Trout did not dash to first base as he looked at what the splinter of his bat had done as Tomlinson fell to his knees upon impact.

The bloodied Major League Baseball umpire was given treatment at the scene, left the game and was taken to the hospital, but he ended up with a cut to his face, just above his eye and nose, in a far better outcome than initially feared.

Home-plate umpire Nate Tomlinson was taken to the emergency room Tuesday night after being struck in the face by Mike Trout’s broken bat, with a piece flying between bars of his mask, cutting his face just above his eye and nose. He managed to avoid serious injury, his crew says.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 15, 2022

Second-base umpire Laz Diaz took over behind the plate, according to USA Today.

“In the mask, the broken part of the bat, that was really scary,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after the game, according to Bleacher Report.

“I heard that it hit his nose, Nate. And so that’s, I guess, the best-case scenario. A very scary moment.”

Scary moment in LA.

Home plate umpire accidentally takes Mike Trout’s bat to the face. Hope nothing is serious. pic.twitter.com/TMVYgKG08Y

— Starting 9 (@Starting9) June 15, 2022

As for Trout, he ended up reaching first on the play when the ball he hit could not be caught by Dodgers center fielder Gavin Lux.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

Tags: Los AngelesLos Angeles AngelsLos Angeles DodgersMajor League Baseball MLBSportsU.S. News
Is it time to use technology in place of umpires?

Completing this poll entitles you to our news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Yes: 0% (0 Votes)
No: 100% (4 Votes)
Share196Tweet123
Western Journal

Western Journal

Advertisements

Top Stories June 10th
Top Stories June 7th
Top Stories June 6th
Top Stories June 3rd
Top Stories May 30th
Top Stories May 29th
Top Stories May 24th
Top Stories May 23rd
Top Stories May 21st
Top Stories May 17th

Join Over 6M Subscribers

We’re organizing an online community to elevate trusted voices on all sides so that you can be fully informed.





IJR

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Trusted Voices On All Sides

  • About Us
  • GDPR Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy
  • Subscribe to IJR

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Top Stories June 10th Top Stories June 7th Top Stories June 6th Top Stories June 3rd Top Stories May 30th Top Stories May 29th Top Stories May 24th Top Stories May 23rd Top Stories May 21st Top Stories May 17th