{"id":2188104,"date":"2024-02-27T18:49:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T23:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mlb-pitchers-4-year-old-son-hospitalized-after-hes-hit-by-car\/"},"modified":"2024-02-27T18:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T23:52:47","slug":"mlb-pitchers-4-year-old-son-hospitalized-after-hes-hit-by-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mlb-pitchers-4-year-old-son-hospitalized-after-hes-hit-by-car\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB pitcher&#8217;s 4-year-old son in hospital after car accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmlb-pitchers-4-year-old-son-hospitalized-after-hes-hit-by-car%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2188104&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>MLB Pitcher Erik Swanson&#8217;s Son Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MLB pitcher Erik Swanson&#8217;s world has been turned upside down after his four-year-old son, Toby,\u200b was hit by a car near the team&#8217;s spring training complex\u2063 in \u2063Clearwater, Florida. The\u2064 incident has left Toby hospitalized and Swanson will be taking \u2064time away from the team to be\u200b with his family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The news was announced by Toronto Blue Jays \u2063manager\u2064 John Schneider, \u2062who expressed gratitude for the quick response of Clearwater first \u2064responders and shared that Toby is now on the road\u200d to recovery. Schneider emphasized that family comes first and extended\u2064 the \u2062team&#8217;s love, support, and \u200bprayers to Swanson\u200c and his entire family.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Blue Jays Pitcher Erik Swanson&#8217;s Son, 4, Struck\u200d by Car and Airlifted \u200dto Hospital: \u200d&#8217;On the Road to Recovery&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9Td9tCZZED\">https:\/\/t.co\/9Td9tCZZED<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 People (@people) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/people\/status\/1762585413699473908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 27, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The support from Swanson&#8217;s teammates and \u2064their families\u2064 has been overwhelming, with Schneider acknowledging \u2064their phenomenal \u200bsupport during \u2064this difficult\u2062 time. The incident has reminded everyone that baseball takes a backseat when it comes to family and life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to a police report, Toby was struck by\u2062 a Ford \u200dExpedition near a hotel in Clearwater and had to be airlifted to All Children&#8217;s Hospital in St. Petersburg, where \u2063he remains in critical condition. Swanson and his wife Madison have yet \u200cto\u200c publicly\u2064 address\u200c the incident. They also have a one-year-old daughter named \u2063Parker Kari.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Earlier this month, Swanson shared adorable pictures of himself and Toby at the spring training \u200bcenter,\u2064 showcasing their special bond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The\u2062 2024 season will be Swanson&#8217;s \u200bsecond with the Blue Jays, who acquired him from the Seattle Mariners\u2063 in 2022. \u2062In \u2064his first season,\u2063 Swanson \u200chad an \u2063impressive record, finishing with a 4-2 record, 2.97 ERA, and 75 strikeouts over\u200d 66.2\u200b innings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Blue Jays&#8217; 2024\u200c season\u2063 will \u200dbegin on March 28 against their American League East rival, the Tampa Bay Rays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has the Toronto Blue Jays community rallied together to support\u2063 Erik Swanson \u200band his family<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Expressed the\u2064 organization&#8217;s support and concern for Swanson and his family. \u2063Schneider stated, &#8220;Our thoughts and\u2063 prayers\u2062 are with Erik, his wife, and their son\u2063 during \u2062this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-rapper-dmx-dies-aged-50-one-week-after-heart-attack-according-to-family-a-warrior-who-fought-till-the-very-end\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Rapper DMX Dies Aged 50, One Week After Heart Attack, According To Family. \u2018A Warrior Who Fought Till The Very End\u2019\">incredibly difficult time<\/a>.\u2064 We will do everything we\u200d can \u2063to support them \u200dand provide any assistance they\u200d may need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the incident occurred on\u200b Monday afternoon when Toby was struck by a car while playing near \u2062the training complex. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene\u2063 and transported Toby to a local hospital. The extent of his injuries has not \u2064been disclosed, and his\u2064 condition remains unknown.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bToronto Blue Jays organization has offered their full support to Erik Swanson and his family during\u200d this challenging period. They have provided access to the\u2063 best medical care and resources and are ensuring that Swanson is given the time and \u2062space he needs to be with his son and family.<\/p>\n<p>Erik Swanson, a talented pitcher for the Blue Jays, has been an integral part \u200cof the team&#8217;s success. His\u200c dedication and skill have made him an important asset both on and off the field. The news of this tragic incident is not only devastating for Swanson but for\u2064 the entire organization and fan \u2062base.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bToronto Blue Jays community has \u2064rallied together\u200b in support of Erik Swanson\u200d and his family, offering their thoughts, prayers, \u200band well-wishes. The outpouring of support and love has\u2062 provided Swanson with strength during this challenging time. The team&#8217;s management and players have expressed their solidarity and have made it clear that Swanson&#8217;s family is their top priority.<\/p>\n<p>This incident serves as a \u2062reminder of the fragility of life and the unexpected challenges that can arise. \u2064It reminds us all to appreciate our loved ones and cherish every moment we have with them.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200bthe Swanson family goes through this difficult\u2063 period, it is essential for everyone to respect their privacy and refrain from speculating on\u2062 the situation. The focus should be on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oldest-us-senator-hospitalized-receiving-antibiotic-infusions\/\" title=\"Oldest US Senator in Hospital, Getting 'Antibiotic Infusions\">sending positive thoughts<\/a> and well-wishes their way. <\/p>\n<p>The Toronto Blue Jays \u2063organization will continue to provide updates \u200bon Toby&#8217;s\u200d condition and any further developments regarding Erik Swanson&#8217;s absence from the team. In the\u200c meantime, the team will come together to support each other and remain united during this challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>MLB pitcher Erik Swanson&#8217;s son being struck by a car is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2-teens-indicted-on-murder-battery-charges-in-fatal-hit-and-run-of-bicyclist-captured-on-video\/\" title=\"2 Teens Charged with Murder and Battery in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Bicyclist on Video\">heart-wrenching event<\/a> that reminds\u200c us of the importance of family and the bonds that hold us together. The support \u200bshown by the baseball community and fans will undoubtedly provide solace to the Swanson family\u2064 during this difficult journey.<\/p>\n<p>As we await updates on\u200b Toby&#8217;s condition, let us keep the Swanson family in \u2062our thoughts and prayers, hoping for a full and swift recovery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MLB pitcher Erik Swanson&#8217;s son Toby, 4, was hospitalized after being hit by a car near the Toronto Blue Jays&#8217; spring training complex in Florida. Swanson will be absent from the team for an indefinite period. Manager John Schneider shared the news, expressing concern for Toby&#8217;s well-being<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219,"featured_media":2188105,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Erik-Swanson.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2188104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/Erik-Swanson.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2188104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2188104"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2188104\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2188105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2188104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2188104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2188104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}