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MLB Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Exits Game After Being Struck by Foul Ball

The veteran umpire was hit in the head during the Mets-Twins game and assisted off the field as play continued with a reduced officiating crew.

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Mar 13, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt (21) works home plate during fifth inning between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Hunter Wendelstedt, a Major League Baseball umpire since 1998, was struck in the head by a foul ball during the seventh inning of the Mets-Twins game on April 16, 2025.
  • The foul ball, hit by Mets center fielder Tyrone Taylor, knocked Wendelstedt to the ground for several minutes before he was helped off the field by Twins athletic trainers.
  • Mets first base coach Antoan Richardson immediately called for medical assistance after the incident, underscoring the importance of rapid response protocols.
  • The game resumed with only three umpires officiating after Wendelstedt's departure, highlighting the challenges of maintaining officiating continuity during injuries.
  • There are no updates yet on Wendelstedt's condition following the incident, which raises ongoing concerns about safety measures and protective equipment for umpires.