Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was released from a New York hospital after being hit the day before by a line from Giancarlo Stanton in training at Yankee Stadium, Major League Baseball club officials confirmed.
The Yankees star was hit in the head and immediately collapsed to the ground where he remained for several minutes.
“Tanaka had concussion-like symptoms that have since dissipated. He underwent a series of tests at the hospital, but everything went well, “said Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
Boone added that Tanaka has been placed on the “concussion protocol” for follow-up treatment.
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Check the pitch that hits Masahiro Tanaka’s head from a hit by Giancarlo Stanton yesterday 😲⚾
Impressive!pic.twitter.com/xb4p35ZNuB
– Emmanuel Gutiérrez (@gymbooroso) July 5, 2020
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The incident occurred on the Major League Baseball team’s first official training day before the start of the American baseball season, delayed from March by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tanaka, 31, said on social media that he hopes to get back on the mound.
«I appreciate all the support. I’m a little sorry right now, but I’m fine. I’m going to try to get back on the mound asap! Thanks again for all the words of encouragement! “Said the Japanese pitcher.
In six seasons with the Yankees, Tanaka is 75-43 with a 3.75 ERA with 947 strikeouts and 200 walks.
Tanaka posted an 11-9 record with a 4.45 ERA in 32 appearances last season.