Brewers infield prospect Julio Mendez, age 20, is in critical but stable condition after being struck in the torso by a pitch during Arizona League play on Saturday night. Here's a description of what happened:
The Brewers released a statement on Mendez's situation on Sunday in which they acknowledged that Mendez had suffered a cardiac event after being struck by a pitch and is presently hospitalized. Here's part of it:
"All of our thoughts and prayers are with Julio and his family," said Milwaukee Brewers General Manager David Stearns. "We will provide updates as soon as we know more.