VIDEO: Dodgers Pitcher Jaime Schultz Hit By Rocket Line Drive in Terrifying Incident in Minors
By Mark Powell
This could have been very, very bad. In a minor-league game between Nashville and Oklahoma City, Dodgers pitcher Jaime Schultz was drilled with a line drive back towards the mound off the bat of Andy Ibanez. Schultz was understandably shook, but thankfully was able to walk off the field under his own power.
Jamie Schultz was hit by a terrifying line drive. Luckily, he walked off the ground. After the ball impact, the batter, Cuban INF Andy Ibanez (26) was shocked. pic.twitter.com/Dz0XgAbXSL
— Francys Romero (@FrancysRomero10) August 20, 2019
Schultz, 28, has been back and forth from LA and OKC this season, appearing in five games this year for the big league club with a 7.20 ERA. Clearly seen as a depth option, Schultz was expected to be stored until Los Angeles needed him, which could come as early as when the rosters are expanded in September.
— Francys Romero (@FrancysRomero10) August 20, 2019
Yet, after this latest incident, you'd expect the Dodgers to be cautious with Schultz.