Overview

• Jonathan India was hit in the helmet by a 98.9 mph pitch from Emmanuel Clase during the ninth inning of the Royals-Guardians game on March 30, 2025.
• India walked off the field under his own power, and initial evaluations suggest a non-concussive injury, though further imaging is expected.
• Royals manager Matt Quatraro credited India's helmet face guard with mitigating the impact of the pitch.
• Emmanuel Clase stated the pitch was unintentional, attributing the incident to cold weather affecting his grip, and expressed his apologies through Royals catcher Salvador Perez.
• The teams are set to meet again in April, with both sides hoping to prevent tensions from escalating further after a series marked by inside pitches.