Marion sophomore baseball pitcher OK after line drive

Marion sophomore baseball pitcher Cale Cannoy should be able to play again by week's end, according to Marion Coach Steve Fish.

Cannoy took a line drive to the sternum area in the first inning of Marion's game against Cedar Rapids Xavier in the Metro Tournament on Monday night and had to be taken by ambulance to the hospital after vomiting and experiencing trouble breathing.

Fish said all tests on Cannoy came back positive and he has been cleared to play again when he feels ready.

“According to doctors, the ball hit him the best possible location if you are going to get hit in the chest,” Fish said. “They actually released him to play when he feels ready to play.  He is hopeful that perhaps Thursday he can return to the mound.

“I spoke with him earlier and he is really sore.  They equated the injury to a car accident and he was hit by the steering wheel … Very lucky young man.”