Father updates on 12-year-old son critical after baseball injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:10 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Xavier Taylor, a 12-year-old boy, remains in critical condition after being struck in the neck by a baseball during warm-ups on May 26 in Camden, N.J. His father, Greg Taylor, confirmed on May 31 that Xavier is on a ventilator and continues to receive care. The local baseball community has organized support efforts, including a vigil and the 'Bats Out for X' campaign, urging residents to place baseball bats on their porches to show solidarity. Xavier's family remains hopeful for his recovery as they gather support from their community and beyond.
- •Xavier Taylor was injured during pregame warm-ups on May 26.
- •He has been on a ventilator since the incident.
- •The Maple Shade Youth Baseball Association is rallying community support.
- •A vigil was held for Xavier at the field where he was injured.
- •The family expresses hope for Xavier's recovery.
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Father of 12-Year-Old Critically Injured After Being Struck in the Neck With Baseball Gives Update on His Condition
""We’re pushing day by day to hope that the activity comes back,” Greg Taylor said about his son Xavier Taylor's condition after the freak accident
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