Bobby Miller: Dodgers pitcher in concussion protocol after being hit in head by line drive in ‘scary moment’

CNN — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive during Los Angeles’ Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, an incident he later called a “scary moment.” On Miller’s final pitch of the Dodgers’ Cactus League opener, Cubs first baseman Michael Busch hit the ball back at him at 105.5 mph and it hit the Dodgers pitcher in the head. Can’t wait to get back on the mound.” Miller’s girlfriend, Natalie Loureda, reposted a screenshot of Miller’s post on her Instagram Stories with the comment: “My gladiator.” According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Miller is in the concussion protocol and will continue to be evaluated over the next couple of days to ensure he has no long-lasting effects. So there was some deflection, but it hit him pretty flush.” Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy called the incident “very terrifying and frightening” but said Miller’s behavior in the moments afterwards helped show his teammates that he wasn’t too badly hurt. “Right then, you kind of knew he was fine.” Following a disappointing 2024 season, Miller is battling for a spot in the Dodgers’ pitching rotation for the upcoming season, and he has impressed so far as Los Angeles ramps up its preparation to defend its 2024 World Series title.