MLB: Launcher hits Luis Arraez and knocks him out at the same time

Luis Arraez, the master of contact in the Major Leagues, maintained an impeccable start of season in 2025, being the only qualified batter without a single punch in his first 53 appearances to the plate. This fact, alone, underlines the extraordinary ability of the Venezuelan to put the ball in play, a rarity in an era dominated by strikeouts. However, that streak came to an end spectacularly and somewhat unusual in its 58th appearance, facing t…