What happened to Kevin Pillar face?

Pillar suffered multiple fractures in his nose after a 94.5 mph fastball from Braves pitcher Jacob Webb struck him square in his face in the seventh inning of the Mets’ 3-1 win on Tuesday. Somehow, the fractures in his face were limited exclusively to his nose.

What is the fastest pitch ever thrown by a kid?

Little League World Series pitcher Mo’ne Davis threw a 70 mph fastball. 13-year-old Vincent Ogasawara, a 5’4″ 124 lb RHP for Waipio, Hawaii, was touching 71 mph in the 2015 West Regional facing hard-hitting players from Bonita, CA.

Who got a fast ball to the face?

Kevin Pillar is one tough cookie. The Mets outfielder took a 94 mph fastball directly to the face in Monday night’s game vs. the Braves.

How did pillar get hit in the face?

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures Monday night when he was hit in the face by a fastball from Atlanta Braves reliever Jacob Webb, a frightening scene that shook both teams.

What does Pilar have on his face?

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures when he was hit in the face by a fastball from Atlanta reliever Jacob Webb, a frightening scene that shook both teams. Pillar made everyone feel a lot better when he brought out the lineup card before Tuesday night’s game.

Why does Pilar wear a mask?

Pillar said the bones in his nose take 4-6 weeks to fully heal, which is why he’ll wear a protective mask on the field when he does eventually return to play. The mask blocks his peripheral vision, so Pillar will only wear it while playing defense and on the basepaths.

Is 80 mph fast for a 14 year old?

Average cruising speed for a good high school pitching prospect at 14 to 15 years old would be about 75 mph. Cruising at 80 mph as a freshman would be a potential star. Cruising at 85 mph as a freshman is maybe one in the entire country each year. I do a lot of work with 14-15 year old pitchers.

Who got hit in the face by a pitch?

Kevin Pillar
In a scene described by multiple members of the Mets as “scary,” New York’s Kevin Pillar was struck in the face Monday by a 95-mph fastball.

Who got hit in the nose with a baseball?

ATLANTA — His face swollen, his breath labored, his nose crooked and scraped, Kevin Pillar sat in front of a camera on Tuesday and told the world he felt “definitely lucky.” Lucky that a 95-mph fastball from Braves reliever Jacob Webb on Monday hit him in the nose and not in the eye or the forehead or the mouth.

Why does pillar wear the face mask?

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar is disappointed with spectators who are making fun of him for wearing a protective mask due to multiple nasal fractures he suffered during a game last month. Pillar returned to the Mets’ lineup Wednesday, and he wears the mask while playing in the outfield and running the bases.

Who got hit in the face with a baseball?

Bassitt was pitching against the White Sox in an Aug. 17 game when he was struck in the face by a line drive off the bat of outfielder Brian Goodwin. Bassitt was carted off the field, holding a towel over his face, and was rushed to a nearby hospital for observation.