Emmanuel Clase Hits Jonathan India in the Head With 99 MPH Fastball

Ryan Phillips | Mar 30, 2025

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase hits Kansas City Royals infielder Jonathan India with a fastball. / Via FanDuel Sports Networ

Jonathan India is going to be shaking this one off for a while.

On Sunday, the Cleveland Guardians led India's Kansas City Royals 6–2 with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning when India stepped to the plate. He dug in against All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase, and after the count went to 1–1, Clase unleashed a 99 mph fastball that hammered India in the side of the helmet.

Video is below.

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That's scary.

The ball appeared to hit the helmet square in the ear hole but missed India's face. Luckily he was able to walk off the field under his own power, but he was removed from the game.

MJ Melendez replaced India, and Clase struck out Bobby Witt Jr. to end the game in a 6–2 win for Cleveland.

Clase is one of MLB's best closers. A three-time All-Star, three-time All-MLB selection and two-time AL Reliever of the Year. Even the best are prone to wildness.

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