Michigan Native Stays in Game After Being Hit in Face by 97 Mph Fastball

Michigan native stays in game after being hit in face by 97 mph fastball

Before making to the big leagues, Michigan native Jake Cronenworth also played hockey. So, it was no surprise to his teammates that he toughed out Saturday’s game after taking a 97 mph pitch to the face.

Padres Slugger Hit in the Face with 97 MPH Fastball, Stays in Game

Everyone has tough days at the office, but what happened to Padres slugger Jake Cronenworth Saturday night is on a whole other level.

Padres' Jake Cronenworth Hit in the Face with a 96 MPH Fastball During MLB Game

“That’s the first time I’ve been hit in the face like that since, probably, playing hockey,” Cronenworth saidSan Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth goes down after being hit by a pitch in the face.Credit: John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via GettyNEED TO KNOWSan Diego Padres player Jake Cronenworth was struck in the face by a 96 mph fastball, but he opted to remain in the game and helped his team clinch a winA broadcast of the Padres' game …

Padres batter hit in face with 97 mph pitch — and stays in the game

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth was up to bat against Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi with a man on second in the top of the fifth inning when a 97-mph fastball struck him in the cheek.

Padres Star Drilled in Face by 96 MPH Fastball in Scary Scene, Somehow Stays in Game

A frightening moment at the plate quickly turned into a display of toughness for Jake Cronenworth — and it left everyone in the stadium holding their breath. The San Diego Padres infielder was struck in the face by a high-velocity fastball during Saturday’s game, creating one of the most alarming scenes of the weekend. Terrifying Hit-by-Pitch Incident In the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels, Cronenworth stepped in against left-hander …

Terrifying moment San Diego Padres star is struck in the face by 96MPH pitch… but miraculously stays in game

San Diego Padres star Jake Cronenworth suffered a terrifying moment when he stepped up to the plate during Saturday’s game.  The infielder took a 96mph fastball to the face during the fifth inning of the Padres’ 4-1 victory at the weekend.  Cronenworth, who was already the team’s all-time hit-by-pitch leader, was hit on the chin by a high pitch from Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. The pitch grazed his shoulder before striking him on the jaw, c…