YES Network cameraman Pete Stendel suffered an orbital fracture after he was hit by an errant baseball during Wednesday night’s Yankees game against the Orioles.
Stendel is out of the hospital after getting into for testing and is at home resting, a YES Network spokesperson said.
“He and his family appreciate everyone’s support,” the statement said.
The scary scene unfolded at Yankee Stadium when a high throw from Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson flew past first baseman Ryan O’Hearn and hit Stendel, a YES Network’s camera operator, directly in the pinnacle.
Stendel immediately grabbed his head and fell to the bottom.
The sport was paused for about fifteen minutes as Stendel was placed on a stretcher and carted off the sphere.
The cameraman raised his hand and flashed a peace sign on his way out of the stadium, serenaded by “MVP” chants.
YES Network said after the sport that Stendel was conscious and undergoing tests on the hospital.
“He had a fairly bad response when he got hit,’’ Yankees outfielder Jake Bauers said. “Our thoughts are with him.”
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was also shaken by the scene.
“We’re definitely praying for him,’’ Boone said. “I saw pretty much instantly. It was very scary.”
Stendel, who also works as a cameraman for Mets coverage on SNY and infrequently runs behind closer Edwin Díaz during his famous “Narco” entrance, received well wishes throughout the baseball world.
“For those who’re a Mets fan and watch SNY recurrently, I don’t have to let you know about how great Pete Stendel is,” John DeMarsico, the director of Mets games on SNY, tweeted. “He’s a living legend and HOF human being.
“Only Pete Stendel would throw up the ‘hang loose’ sign while being carted off the sphere,” Mets reporter Steve Gelbs tweeted. “One among the best, most positive dudes you’ll ever meet. Prayers up for a speedy recovery.
“No one higher on this planet.”
The Yankees lost 6-3 to Baltimore on Wednesday night.
