Concussions in Baseball: A Growing Concern Behind the Scenes The recent concussion related injury to Bryce Eldridge, a rookie first baseman/designated hitter for the San Francisco Giants, highlights the long term health risks faced by professional baseball players.
While fans may worry about the impact on the team's playoff prospects, the real concern is the well being of young athletes.
Eldridge suffered an accident at the team hotel in Los Angeles that has left him with a concussion and raised questions about his potential return to play for the Giants' final three games against the Dodgers.