High School Baseball Player Jeremy Medina Dies, Gets Hit By A Bat Accidentally During Practice
During a normal practice session late last month, a teammate inadvertently struck the high school baseball player Jeremy Medina from Georgia in the head with a bat, resulting in the declaration of brain death.
High School Baseball Player Jeremy Medina Dies, Gets Hit By A Bat Accidentally During Practice
Gainesville High School star Jeremy Medina, 18, was hit in the head on November 20 and has been in the hospital in a coma ever since.
This Monday, his family gave their confirmation that he will be taken off life support and donate his organs.
Medina leaned into a batting cage net while a teammate was hitting balls, according to local media reports, according to Shattered administrator Jamie Green.
The life of Jeremy Medina will forever impact the lives of our entire community. His passing will mean renewed life for many others as an organ donor. Please continue to pray for the Medina family. Information about Jeremy's Honor Walk & Celebration of Life will be shared soon. pic.twitter.com/b1BuDP9LmA
— Gainesville City School System (@GCSSK12) December 6, 2023
“As the player followed through on his swing, Jeremy leaned into the net and was struck in the head,” Green stated.
“There was no horseplay, misconduct or intent.”
In a secret meeting on Wednesday, the manager broke the news of Medina’s destiny to his horrified teammates. Counselors have been sent to console the bewildered pupils.
Keep in your prayers the passing of Jeremy Medina, a baseball player from Gainesville High School.
On November 20 Jeremy was struck in the head by a teammates baseball bat at the schools batting cage. Doctors declared him brain-dead.
His organs will be donated by his family. pic.twitter.com/03meqPCoH2— Marvin L James II (@sportsguymarv) December 7, 2023
Prior to the incident, according to Medina’s family, he had been offered a scholarship to play collegiate baseball.
Since the tragedy, the neighborhood has rallied behind the lad, with one local placard urging people to “Pray for Jeremy” as his prognosis grew bleak.
“The most amazing power of Jesus Christ has been the foundation of our strength, my family’s strength, and my strength since day one,” the older Medina declared.
Jeremy Medina was an amazing teammate, friend, and incredible young man. We will never forget the impact his life has had on those around him. In our hearts 4Ever pic.twitter.com/1L8yRqem5J
— TFSAthletics (@AthleticsTFS) December 7, 2023
“Some well-wishers are with us in prayer and support right now, even though they don’t even know my son or my family.”
Medina was struck unconscious and was not able to regain consciousness, according to medical professionals.
18y/o Gainesville HS baseball player Jeremy Medina was hit in the head by a bat during practice and has been declared brain-dead by doctors.
He had multiple scholarships and planned to play professionally. Please pray for him and his family. pic.twitter.com/e7DeEJvtac
— Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) December 7, 2023
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