Twins’ Royce Lewis flips over first baseman, lands on head
Minnesota Twins prospect Royce Lewis caused a scare during Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians as he suffered a collision with Gabriel Arias. The top Twins prospect appeared to suffer a serious injury after doing a flip over the Cleveland first baseman and landing on his head. Lewis, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, hit a ground ball to third base in the bottom of the eighth inning, with Jose Ramirez fielding the ball and making an awkward throw that forced Arias to back up into the base path to catch it. Lewis, however, was barreling towards the base and collided with Arias, doing a full front flip over him and landing on his head. After landing on the ground, Lewis clutched his head and rolled over, staying down for several moments as fans and players looked on in hushed suspense.
At first, it appeared as though the collision could have spelled doom for Lewis, but the 24-year-old prospect was able to walk off the field on his own power. Lewis has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee twice now. He previously tore it in February of 2021 and then again in May of 2022 just 12 games into his professional career. Lewis, who returned to action in only his sixth game, appeared to escape this collision relatively unscathed. After the game, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed that Lewis was “fine” and only had a few abrasions.
The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of baseball and the need for players to remain vigilant and aware when they step onto the field.
FAQs
Q: Who is Royce Lewis?
A: Royce Lewis is a top prospect for the Minnesota Twins. He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft and is touted for his athleticism and hitting ability.
Q: What happened during Sunday’s game between the Twins and Guardians?
A: Royce Lewis collided with Cleveland first baseman Gabriel Arias, doing a full front flip over him and landing on his head.
Q: Did Lewis suffer any serious injuries?
A: Lewis appeared to avoid serious injury and was able to walk off the field on his own power after the incident. He only had a few abrasions, according to his manager Rocco Baldelli.
Q: Has Lewis suffered injuries in the past?
A: Yes, Lewis has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee twice now. He previously tore it in February of 2021 and then again in May of 2022 just 12 games into his professional career.
Royce Lewis, Twins player, performs backflip over first baseman and lands on his head.
Minnesota Twins’ top prospect Royce Lewis left fans and players alike holding their breath during Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. With just under two innings remaining, Lewis hit a ground ball to third base, with Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez making an awkward throw towards first baseman Gabriel Arias. Arias found himself on the base path just as Lewis came barreling toward him, leading to a full flip over the first baseman and a hard landing on his head.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft clutched his head and rolled in agony as fans and players looked on in fear. However, the talented young player managed to walk off the field under his own power and avoided a serious injury. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that Lewis was “fine” and only had a few abrasions after the game.
For Lewis, this is not his first injury. The 24-year-old had just returned to the game after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee last May, a mere 12 games into his professional career. Unfortunately, he had previously torn his ACL in the same knee in February 2021. So far during the current season, Lewis has only played in six games and 18 games in total for the Twins. While it remains to be seen if he will miss any more playing time due to the recent injury scare, it appears that he will avoid the injured list based on the team’s response.