According to a team spokesman, Texas A&M shortstop Boston Kellner sustained a fractured orbital bone after being struck in the face with a fastball during Friday night’s series opener against Ole Miss.
He did not have a concussion, and his eye was undamaged, according to a team spokeswoman.
The extent of the damage was initially revealed on SEC Network+.
Since the start of the season, the actual rookie has been a starter for the Aggies, batting . 248/. 432/. 418. He has five home runs and 27 RBIs, and he usually bats at the bottom of the lineup. Defensively, he has a . 928 fielding percentage.
Ben Royo took his place and made significant contributions early Saturday. In his first two hits of the season, the senior smashed two home runs against Ole Miss. He entered Saturday’s first game with four at-bats this season.
A&M has recently suffered from injuries. Chris Hacopian, who might have filled in at shortstop, has been reduced to the designated hitter position as he recovers from a leg injury sustained during the Florida series. Third baseman Nico Partida is still sidelined with a torn hamstring he suffered during a game against Auburn.
