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Moriarty9 · 10-15-2009, 12:15 PM

Head injury ends Baldelli's career
Former Devil Rays outfielder fractures skull
July 27, 2009

ANAHEIM — The injury sustained by Rocco Baldelli today was described by the Cleveland Indians medical diector quint bluntly: "It is the worst trauma of this type I have ever seen. His career is over."

The 27-year-old Indians outfielder was injured making a defensive play in the afternoon's game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and suffered a fractured skull.

Baldelli has a history of injuries, and has struggled this year with a .211 average with four home runs and 27 RBI in 56 games. In 766 games over in eight seasons, Baldelli has hit .266 with 68 home runs, 329 RBI, and 358 runs. He played with the New York Yankees (2002-2004), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005-2006), Angels (2005-2006), and Indians (2007-2009).

Baldelli had a promising career and was expected to be a big star, but never quite was able to consistently perform at his potential level.

10-15-2009, 12:15 PM	#622 (permalink)
Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Head injury ends Baldelli's career Former Devil Rays outfielder fractures skull July 27, 2009 ANAHEIM — The injury sustained by Rocco Baldelli today was described by the Cleveland Indians medical diector quint bluntly: "It is the worst trauma of this type I have ever seen. His career is over." The 27-year-old Indians outfielder was injured making a defensive play in the afternoon's game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and suffered a fractured skull. Baldelli has a history of injuries, and has struggled this year with a .211 average with four home runs and 27 RBI in 56 games. In 766 games over in eight seasons, Baldelli has hit .266 with 68 home runs, 329 RBI, and 358 runs. He played with the New York Yankees (2002-2004), Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2005-2006), Angels (2005-2006), and Indians (2007-2009). Baldelli had a promising career and was expected to be a big star, but never quite was able to consistently perform at his potential level.