By Roger Hoover / Smokies Radio Network
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tennessee Smokies outfielder Jae-Hoon Ha was injured chasing a foul ball down the right field line during Tennessee’s Thursday night contest against the Jacksonville Suns at the Baseball Grounds.
Ha ran into a side-wall down the right field wall near the corner and would be taken off the field in a stretcher before he was taken by ambulance to a Jacksonville hospital.
Ha was reportedly responsive and talking with Smokies staff and medical personnel before he left the playing field on a stretcher.
We will have more updates throughout the night on this situation, along with reaction from Smokies manager Buddy Bailey during tonight’s Tenth Inning Wrap Up Show.
Tonight’s broadcast airs on the Smokies Radio Network’s flagship station The Sports Animal WNML AM 990, FM 99.1 and 99.3 plus the Smokies mobile app. Click the link below to listen live online.
Ha, you’re the man. I wish you a speedy recovery. The world of baseball needs you, and your team isn’t the same without you. All the best.
Any update? Was at the game last night as a Suns fan and that was a horrific collision– straight in, full speed. Hoping he’s ok. Ha and Lake looked good last night.
Any update on Ha? We were at the game and he’s a great player. Sad to see him injured in this manner. He offers 100%, 100% of the time.