Nationals staffer is ‘coherent,’ resting at hospital after collapsing during BP – The Athletic

April 30, 2025 Updated 10:12 pm EDT PHILADELPHIA — A Washington Nationals staff member suffered a medical emergency during batting practice Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, prompting Washington to cancel its pregame session as players and coaches left the field distraught. After the game, manager Dave Martinez said that the staffer, James Frisbie, was resting at a Philadelphia hospital but that the team did not yet know his condition or why he collapsed. “We haven’t heard anything as far as results-wise, but he is coherent,” Martinez said. “He’s feeling better. A lot of prayers are going out his way. His brother made it to the hospital, so his brother’s there with him right now. Scary moment for all of us. He’s a big part of our Nats family.” Frisbie was throwing to hitters during the first round of BP, but then paused. As his body began to shake, players and coaches rushed to help him to the ground. Emergency medical technicians located at the end of the Philadelphia Phillies’ dugout rushed to the mound. Athletic trainers from both Washington and Philadelphia assisted. The staffer was treated and placed on a backboard before being driven off the field and to
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