Community supports Xavier Taylor, injured youth baseball player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Ben Franklin Bridge was illuminated in blue on the night of June 3 in a show of support for Xavier Taylor, a 12-year-old baseball player from Maple Shade Youth Baseball. Taylor is currently in the ICU and on a ventilator in critical condition after being struck in the neck by a stray throw last week. In a demonstration of solidarity, Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs visited Taylor in the hospital, where the community continues to rally behind his family during this challenging time.
- •Xavier Taylor was injured by an errant throw last week.
- •He remains in the ICU on a ventilator.
- •The Ben Franklin Bridge was lit up in blue to honor him.
- •Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs visited Xavier in the hospital.
- •The community is rallying around Xavier's family.
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Show of support for 12-year-old baseball player critically injured before game
"The Ben Franklin Bridge lit up in blue lights Wednesday night in honor of Xavier Taylor.
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