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Tampa Bay Rays under fire as Hunter Bigge suffers terrifying 105 mph head injury mid-game
Tampa Bay Rays under fire as Hunter Bigge suffers terrifying 105 mph head injury mid-game (Image via Getty)
A terrifying moment shocked fans at a Tampa Bay Rays game when pitcher Hunter Bigge was hit in the head by a razor‑fast foul ball. The crowd went silent as emergency crews rushed in. What unfolded in those tense minutes, and how is Bigge doing now?
Hunter Bigge injured during bullpen warm‑up at Rays‑Orioles game
On June 19, 2025, at George M.
Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, relief pitcher Hunter Bigge, 27, was in the dugout warming up during the seventh inning of the game against the Baltimore Orioles. Adley Rutschman, the Baltimore catcher, fouled a pitch into the Rays bullpen. The ball hit Bigge on the right side of the face at about 105 mph.
Bigge, who was already on the 15-day injured list with a lat strain , didn't lose consciousness. He leaned against the railing and was struck without warning.
His teammates knelt on the field while medical staff rushed in. Bigge was placed on a backboard and taken off on a stretcher. The crowd gave a standing ovation as he flashed a reassuring thumbs-up.
Hunter Bigge stable after scare as Rays review dugout safety
After the game, Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters that Hunter Bigge was awake and talking to doctors at the hospital. A neck brace was used before he was taken by ambulance for tests . Cash said Hunter Bigge never lost consciousness and had no eye injuries.
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Players and fans showed deep concern. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino called it 'terrifying' , while Rays catcher Danny Jansen said it was 'tough to see' but noted the team had to continue the game.
According to the Associated Press, the pitch was pulled sharply off the bat, and instant silence fell over the stadium. MLB safety experts are now discussing whether to improve protective measures in dugouts.
Hunter Bigge started his MLB career with the Chicago Cubs in July 2024 and was moved the same year to the Tampa Bay Rays. Before getting hurt, he showed potential with a 2. 51 ERA in 32 innings.
As the Rays await full health reports, this incident has sparked an important conversation about how even routine plays pose hidden dangers in baseball.
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