High School Senior in Georgia in Coma After Being Hit in the Head with Baseball Bat

A high school senior in northeastern Georgia is in a coma after being hit in the head with a baseball bat earlier this week. Jeremy Medina, a senior at Gainesville High School and a member of the school’s 2022 baseball team, was injured while at the school’s batting cage on Monday afternoon, according to the Gainesville City School System.

Medina remains in a coma at Northeast Georgia Medical Center, the school district said in a statement. Other details about his condition have not been made available.

The accident occurred at the school’s batting cage, according to CBS affiliate Atlanta News First. It is unclear how the accident happened, but the school district said they are investigating the incident.

Gainesville High School’s baseball team is part of the Gainesville City School System, which is located about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta. The school district said it is providing counseling and support services to students and staff affected by the incident.

The school district has asked for prayers for Medina and his family during this difficult time. They have also asked for privacy for the family as they focus on Medina’s recovery.