Injury Scout - Guccione Exits in Kansas City

Chris Guccione left Monday's Athletics-Royals game and entered concussion protocol in Kansas City following a deflected pitched ball off his mask.

With one out and none on, Royals batter Ryan O'Hearn took a 1-2 83-mph splitter that bounced in the dirt and caromed directly into Guccione's traditional-style facemask; Guccione remained in the game for two additional at-bats before being removed during a mound visit.

1B Umpire and Crew Chief Mike Everitt took over as home plate umpire for the remainder of the contest, with 2B Umpire Lance Barrett moving to first base and 3B Umpire Bill Welke remaining at the hot corner.

Relevant Injury History: Guccione has a significant history of head trauma.

On August 8, 2019, Guccione left a game in Cleveland after a foul ball off the mask.
Related Post: Injury Scout - Guccione Leaves DH (8/8/19).

On August 1, 2018, Guccione exited in Pittsburgh after a foul ball to the face.
Related Post: Injury Scout - Guccione Leaves Game on Foul to Mask (8/1/18).

On May 26, 2016, Guccione exited a game in Pittsburgh following a foul to the head.
Related Post: Injury - Chris Guccione Exits After Foul to Mask (5/26/16).

Last Game: August 26 | Return to Play: Sept 6 | Time Absent: 10 Days | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Guccione leaves game after foul ball to face-mask (KC)