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Baseball community rallies around hospitalized NJ boy injured on field

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:27 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Baseball community rallies around hospitalized NJ boy injured on field
Summary

Xavier Taylor, a 12-year-old from Maple Shade, remains hospitalized after suffering critical injuries during a baseball warm-up on May 26. The incident involved a teammate's thrown ball that struck him in the neck, causing cardiac arrest. Communities across New Jersey and beyond have shown support, with a fundraising campaign raising over $105,000 for his family. The local youth baseball association has canceled its Major division season and postponed all-star activities to focus on supporting Taylor's recovery while allowing younger divisions to continue play.

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  • •Xavier Taylor remains in critical condition at Cooper University Hospital.
  • •Fundraising efforts have exceeded $105,000 for Taylor's family.
  • •Major division season canceled; younger players will continue competing.
  • •The association postponed its June 12 closing ceremonies and all-star events.
  • •Support includes local leagues showing solidarity and encouragement for Xavier.
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  • 10:27 AMYahoo Sports — Baseball community pours in with support for NJ boy hurt in accident
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A 12-year-old boy from Maple Shade remains hospitalized after a freak baseball accident sparked a massive outpouring, both locally and across the U.S.

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