This is scary.
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In a game against Mississippi State, Florida's Ryan Larson took a fastball to the head.
Scary moment to start the game. Ryan Larson stays in the game, takes his base. pic.twitter.com/1dIBbb1InQ
— Nick de la Torre (@delatorre) May 26, 2017
That hit the helmet square, and Larson dropped like a rock. Here's the surprising part — he stayed in the game and took the base.
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In an era in which concussions are big news in all sports, it's a bit surprising to see a college player stay in the game — especially since, as reported from the scene, Larson eventually had to come out.
Defensive change for the #Gators, Nick Horvath will take over in CF and Larson will rest after getting hit in the head.
— Florida Gators Baseball (@GatorsBB) May 26, 2017
The good news — x-rays were negative, though Larson is now day-to-day.
Kevin O'Sullivan tells SEC Network's @LauraMRutledge that Ryan Larson's X-rays on his jaw were negative. He's day to day. #Gators
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) May 26, 2017
Larson is a big part of the Gators attack. He's second on the team with a .318 average, and has a slash line of .318/.402/.478 with five home runs and 23 RBI.
