Baseball Lodged in Logan Gilbert's Jersey After 107.8 MPH Line Drive
A baseball hit at 107.8 mph by Oakland Athletics batter Carlos Cortes got stuck inside Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert's jersey during a game. The bizarre play happened when the line drive hit Gilbert directly and somehow lodged in his uniform.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert experienced one of baseball's strangest moments when a line drive became trapped in his jersey. Oakland Athletics batter Carlos Cortes hit the ball directly at Gilbert at 107.8 mph.
Instead of bouncing off or knocking Gilbert down, the baseball somehow got lodged inside his uniform. Gilbert managed to "catch" the speeding ball without using his glove.
After the unusual play, Mariners head athletic trainer Kyle Torgerson checked on Gilbert to make sure he wasn't injured. Gilbert was cleared to continue pitching in the game.
Line drives back to the pitcher are among baseball's most dangerous plays. Pitchers have little time to react when balls come screaming back at over 100 mph from just 60 feet away.
Baseball has specific rules for unusual situations like this, though a ball getting stuck in a player's jersey is extremely rare in professional baseball.
This freak accident shows how dangerous baseball can be for pitchers, who stand just 60 feet from batters swinging at 90+ mph pitches. It's also one of the most unusual plays you'll ever see in professional sports.
Gilbert will likely continue his pitching duties if he shows no signs of injury from the impact.
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