Horrible Scene as A's Pitcher Struck in Face with Line Drive; Condition Updated

A warning that this is very difficult to watch, as a line drive caught Oakland A's ace pitcher Chris Bassitt flush in the face in Tuesday night's game in Chicago.

Prayers 🙏 for Oakland pitcher Chris Bassitt

This video is not easy to watch. Hope he is OK.

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— Frankie Fanta$y (@Frankie_Fantasy) August 18, 2021

"My heart and soul goes out to [Chris Bassitt] and his family." - @dtrainmlb pic.twitter.com/QngWyalo4y

— A's on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) August 18, 2021

Bassitt suffered a fractured cheekbone and jawbone, but the good news emerging today is that Bassitt's vision is unaffected and other scans—including a head CT scan— are clean. 

He was released from hospital last night after being rushed from the field. He was said to be conscious after the incident. Bassitt will undergo facial surgery within the week, after the swelling goes down. 

His representatives released a statement thanking all for the outpouring of love and support.

Great news on Chris Bassitt, who was hit with a comebacker last night: While he'll need surgery for a facial fracture, there was no damage to his eye and he was released from the hospital last night. He's on the mend at the moment and will remain in Chicago for a week or two. https://t.co/7RXLTbngsM

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 18, 2021

Thoughts and prayers for Bassitt and his family were sent out from across the baseball world.

Prayers and great thoughts for Chris Bassitt! The power of God will get him through his recovery! My heart goes out to his wife and family🙏🏿

— Dave “Smoke” Stewart (@Dsmoke34) August 18, 2021

Thinking of Chris Bassitt…He’s firmly at the top of the depth chart of people in this game. Wishing nothing but the best for him.

— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) August 18, 2021

🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/phtVnOQbcc

— S E V E N (@TimAnderson7) August 18, 2021

Seriously as a man that’s been hit right above my eye got 25 stitches MY HEART IS SHOOK FOR CHRIS IM PRAYING FOR YOU BUDDY 🙏🏿💯🙏🏿💯🙏🏿

— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) August 18, 2021

Prayers up for my man @C_Bass419 🙏🏽 One of the best human beings I’ve been blessed to be around. Nothing but love for you

— Jesús Luzardo (@Baby_Jesus9) August 18, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to Bassitt. 

Photo Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports