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Watch: Pirates’ Tony Wolters somehow hit near groin while striking out
Tony Wolters, 28, is on a minor-league contract with the Pirates and received an invite to spring training. USA TODAY NETWORK

Tony Wolters struck out in a spring training game on Saturday, but that wasn’t the bad part of his at-bat.

Wolters was batting in the top of the sixth inning and facing New York Yankees sidearmer Darren O’Day. Wolters was fooled by a breaking ball inside and swung at the pitch. Not only did he strike out on the 2-2 pitch, but the ball also hit him right by his groin/upper thigh area.

Forget about the injury; his ego must be hurt after that. Ouch.

Wolters, 28, is on a minor-league contract with the Pirates and received an invite to spring training. He spent the last five seasons catching for the Rockies and has a career .238 batting average. 

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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