Jeremy Medina, an 18-year-old catcher and pitcher, got hit in the head with a bat during practice on Nov. 20.
He’s been in a coma since then.
Now, this week, the tough decision to remove him from life support was made, and he is set to become an organ donor.
To show solidarity with GHS, we ask that all scholars and staff wear RED tomorrow in remembrance of Jeremy Medina. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Medina Family. pic.twitter.com/hubjBmh3fA
— Gainesville Middle School West Campus (@GainesvilleWest) December 7, 2023
It happened during a regular practice when a teammate accidentally hit Jeremy while following through on a swing. The impact caused him to lose consciousness, and he couldn’t keep his airway open.
Despite the efforts of doctors, Jeremy couldn’t recover from the severe blow. His family revealed he had a college baseball scholarship offer before this tragic incident.
Gainesville High School’s principal, Jamie Green, shared the heartbreaking news with Jeremy’s teammates privately. The school is providing support with counselors and social workers.
Looking ahead, the school plans to review safety measures at the baseball facility to ensure such accidents are prevented in the future.
Our thoughts are with Jeremy and his loved ones during this difficult time.
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