April 30, 2026
Male EMT in Royals dugout drilled by foul ball in the absolute worst possible spot
A line drive foul ball hit an unsuspecting EMT in the groin during the Athletics-Royals game, and the dugout reaction from the players was priceless.
TL;DR
- Line drives are deemed the most dangerous play in sports, with certain positions like catcher, first base, and third base being at higher risk.
- Wearing a cup is a standard safety precaution in baseball for these positions.
- The dugout is also identified as a hazardous area due to unexpected foul balls.
- An EMT working the Athletics-Royals game was hit in the groin by a foul ball while in the dugout.
- The injury is described as extremely painful with no immediate fix.