(CNN)Miami Marlins pitcher Daniel Castano was hit in the head by a 104-mph line drive from the bat of Cincinnati Reds third baseman Donovan Solano in Thursday’s first inning of the game.
The ball bounced off Castano’s face so violently that it sent Marlin’s third baseman Joey Wendle out while Castano himself fell to the ground, head in hands.
Marlins coaches, manager Don Mattingly and catcher Jacob Stallings, ran to the mound to check on the 27-year-old, who was treated on the field but was able to leave the field.
After he got up, Solano put his arm around him and the two exchanged words before Castano walked to the dugout.
“I’m not sure what happened,” a bandaged Castano told reporters after the game.
“I was down for a second. I was a bit upset. When I woke up I was like, ‘What happened?’ I’m much better now, I’m a bit tired but I’ll be fine.
Marlins manager Mattingly said the ball’s bounce had partially eased since it hit the bill from Castano’s cap, according to ESPN.
“It’s a little scary,” Mattingly said. “Your greatest fear is harm. He’s about as good as you might expect.”
The Marlins later passed on Twitter that Castano had suffered a bruised forehead with a slight concussion and is being further evaluated. Castano also went on to release his own statement Twitter.
“Thank you everyone for the love, support and prayers. I’m fine and it could have been a lot worse,” he said.
“Most grateful for the efficiency and kindness of my coaches, coaches, teammates and Solano, what I was shown today really goes beyond the game. What a sobering reminder of life’s brevity, grateful to have my assurance in Christ. Romans 8:28.”
Miami won the game 7-6 after a late rally in the top of the 9th inning, led by a homer by Jesús Sánchez on a flyball into right field.
The next game is on Friday when it faces the New York Mets.
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