No. 1 Overall Pick Dansby Swanson Hit In Face By Pitch Report Says

The former Vanderbilt Commodore was at the Diamondbacks’ extended spring training facility playing in a simulated game when a pitch from Yoan Lopez smacked him in the face.

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While the extent of his injuries is unknown, he reportedly didn’t sustain any facial fractures.

Swanson was expected to start for a minor league team Sunday night, but was not listed in the lineup. 

He signed with the Diamondbacks on July 17, the signing deadline, to a reported $6.5 million. He helped the Commodores to a runner-up finish at the College World Series in May and a national championship last year.