Jacob Webb texted Kevin Pillar after scary HBP

New York Mets center fielder Kevin Pillar (11) bleeds from the nose after being hit by a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Braves' Jacob Webb texted Mets' Kevin Pillar after scary HBP

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 5/18/21

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Jacob Webb was visibly shaken when he accidentally plunked New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar in the face with a 95 mph pitch in the top of the seventh inning of Monday's Mets win.

Braves coaches Kevin Seitzer and Rick Kranitz have spent the past half-inning on the dugout bench talking with Jacob Webb ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/btCcycS4iI
— Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) May 18, 2021

Webb addressed the media ahead of Tuesday's outing between the clubs and said he texted Pillar following the scary incident.

Jacob Webb texted Kevin Pillar after last night's incident:

"I'm just glad he's alright, that was my main concern" pic.twitter.com/B2CRNUPU12
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 18, 2021

"He just responded. I'm sure he was busy doing some other stuff at the time," Webb explained.

The 27-year-old added that it was "a little difficult" decompressing immediately after the game because the pitch was still fresh on his mind.

"I'm just glad he's alright. That was my main concern," Webb said of Pillar.

The Mets confirmed earlier in the day that Pillar suffered multiple nasal fractures and will meet with a facial specialist in Atlanta to determine what's next on his road to recovery. Understandably, it's unknown when he will return to the active roster.