Hunter Wendelstedt, who was the first-base umpire for the game between the New York Mets and Minnesota Twins, is reported to be “fine” after being hit in the head by a foul ball during the game’s late stages. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed relief that Wendelstedt was “doing well” following the scary incident that occurred during the seventh inning.
After being struck by the foul ball, Wendelstedt, who seemed to turn his head just before impact, remained on the ground for several minutes while receiving medical attention from team trainers. He then walked off the field under his own power.
The unfortunate event took place with one out in the inning as Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor was at the plate. Taylor fouled off a pitch from Twins reliever Louie Varland, and the line drive hit Wendelstedt’s head, causing immediate concern from Taylor and the team trainers. Taylor completed his at-bat after Wendelstedt left the field, grounding out to third base for the second out of the inning.
Following the incident, second base umpire Adam Hamari replaced Wendelstedt at first base, and a three-umpire staff (first, third, and home plate) finished the game.
Wendelstedt began his career as a major league umpire in 1999 and has officiated games alongside his father, Harry Wendelstedt, a former National League umpire for 33 years. He has worked prestigious events such as the All-Star Game and the World Series, as well as numerous postseason series. In 2018, Wendelstedt was the home-plate umpire for Sean Manaea’s no-hitter.
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