Frank Cairone, a prime prospect within the Milwaukee Brewers group, was hospitalized after a critical automotive accident in New Jersey on Friday, the group introduced on Saturday.
“Left-handed pitcher and 2025 draft choose Frank Cairone was concerned in a automotive accident yesterday in Franklinville, New Jersey,” the group stated in a press launch, in accordance with MLB.com. “Frank is at the moment being cared for at a hospital in New Jersey with the assist of his household.
“The Brewers’ ideas and prayers are with Frank and his household throughout this troublesome time. We’ll present updates on Frank’s situation as they change into out there.”
Cairone, 18, was chosen by Milwaukee within the second spherical (68th total) this previous July out of Delsea Regional Excessive College.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound lefty noticed his inventory climb after a dominant senior season, placing out 94 hitters in 44 innings whereas reaching the mid-90s together with his fastball, in accordance with NJ.com.
He drew a dozen scouts to one in all his begins and informed the Courier Put up he leaned on two-time All-Star and former Yankees pitcher Mike Witt for recommendation throughout the draft course of.
“Frank is every thing you need, he needs to work and get higher, and I believe he is aware of what he’s able to doing and he has every thing you need in his make-up,” Witt informed the outlet.
Regardless of being simply 17 on the time he was drafted, Cairone selected to forgo his dedication to Coastal Carolina and embark on an expert profession.
Milwaukee chosen Cairone as a compensatory choose for right-hander Chris Levonas — one other New Jersey standout — who opted to attend Wake Forest as a substitute of signing in 2024.
He didn’t make his professional debut in 2025 however is ranked because the Brewers’ No. 26 prospect by MiLB.com.
Along with his measurement and uptick in velocity, he impressed scouts with a powerful displaying on the MLB Draft Mix in Arizona this previous June, which included a bullpen session at Chase Subject, dwelling of the Diamondbacks.
“It was superior,” Cairone informed the Courier Put up. “And hopefully someday I’ll get the prospect to pitch on a big-league mound.”
