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Ben McDonald Hospitalized After 25-Foot Fall From Deer Stand

He is in stable condition at a Baltimore hospital receiving treatment for a concussion, two cracked vertebrae, awaiting medical clearance for his broadcasting return.

Former Orioles pitcher Ben McDonald, left, talks with current pitcher Cole Irvin during 2024 Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fl. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
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Overview

  • McDonald fell 25 feet from a deer stand when a chain or strap gave way as he and two companions moved it from a dead tree.
  • He suffered a severe concussion and two cracked vertebrae in his spine and has no memory of the accident.
  • McDonald remains hospitalized in Baltimore without a set date to resume his roles on MASN Orioles and college baseball broadcasts.
  • In a video from his hospital bed he described himself as “very lucky,” thanked medical staff and fans, and vowed to be “back in #Birdland soon.”
  • Fans, teammates and the Orioles organization have sent messages wishing the former No. 1 overall pick a speedy recovery.