Unluckiest Injury of 2024? MLB Veteran’s Eye Hit By Throw, Swells Shut [Video]

Count this one among the most freak injuries you’ll ever see on a baseball field.

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Charlie Blackmon was minding his own business running to first base in Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres when the throw from infielder Xander Bogaerts ricocheted off his arm — then struck his left eye.

Blackmon was checked on by assistant athletic trainer Heath Townsend, who administered a vision test, along with manager Bud Black. They removed Blackmon from the game with what the Rockies called a left-eye contusion.

In the moment, it looked just as bad as it sounded.

The crazy part? One day later, Blackmon has still managed to avoid the injured list. …