Detroit – Tigers catching prospect Chace Numata is in a hospital in Erie, Pa., suffering what is believed to be a head injury.
According to the Erie News, Numata was found injured on a downtown street after what police called a skateboarding accident.
The Tigers released the following statement:
“We’ve been made aware that early on Friday morning, SeaWolves catcher Chace Numata was involved in an accident in Erie. We have been in contact with hospital officials and SeaWolves leadership about his condition. All of us with the Detroit Tigers ask for Chace to be kept in your thoughts and prayers at this time.