The Yankees’ game was halted after YES Network cameraman Pete Stendel was hit in the head on a miss… but he’s giving the peace sign as he’s rushed to the hospital at Yankee Stadium
In Wednesday’s game between the Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles, a cameraman was hit in the head by a miss and both teams were pulled off the field by the referee.
The man, Pete Stendel, who works for YES Network, had to be carried off the field but raised his hand in the air and made a peace sign, prompting wild cheers from the thousands of fans at Yankee Stadium.
The throw came from O’s shortstop Gunnar Henderson and sailed over first base – where Ryan O’Hearn tried to catch it – and hit the cameraman at the bottom of the fifth inning.
Shortly after he was taken off the field and taken to the hospital, the players resumed their positions and play resumed.
The total stoppage lasted about 10 minutes, and Yankees fans chanted “MVP” as the car drove through the outfield.
A cameraman receives medical attention after being hit in the head by a stray throw
Pete Stendel, who works for YES Network, held up a peace sign as he was carried off the field
Stendel was taken to the hospital for further tests after being treated in the field
Stendel (left, pictured at a Mets game) seemed fine after major initial concerns
Creepy scene at Yankees Stadium when the cameraman gets hit in the head.
Carted off the field – I hope he’s fine ����
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YES Network cameraman Pete Stendel, who was hit in the head with the ball, raises the peace sign to the crowd. Follow with a ���� pic.twitter.com/IrGdDV1Nnd
— Brendan Kuty ��♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) July 6, 2023
“If you know Pete, then that’s it, Pete,” Michael Kay said on the Yankees show. “He will now receive the best possible care.”
Kay added that Stendel appeared to have spoken when he was treated afterwards.
YES Network even tweeted the video of Stendel being evicted from the field with the caption, “Feel better Pete Stendel.”
Stendel is a Jersey-based artist who also works as a cinematographer.
“Pete Stendel, a Jersey Shore-based artist, has traveled the world as an Emmy Award-winning sports cinematographer,” reads his website. “This multidisciplinary artist combines spirit, a great sense of color and an eye for composition.”
Stendel is quoted as saying about his art: “I have no intentions.” I let the colors and shapes take over. “I just want to create art that you find something new in every time you look at it.”
SnyTV’s Mets director tweeted about Stendel, “If you’re a Mets fan and you watch SNY regularly, I don’t have to tell you how awesome Pete Stendel is.”
“He’s a living legend and a HOF person.” Please send all your prayers, love and positive energy to the Bronx now.’
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