From ABC7 New York · · 40s
Xavier Taylor recovers after baseball injury
12-year-old Xavier Taylor makes progress four months post-baseball injury.
In brief
12-year-old Xavier Taylor makes progress four months post-baseball injury. Xavier Taylor, 12, continues recovery after baseball injury with family hopeful for full recovery. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Xavier Taylor's injury
Xavier Taylor was struck by a baseball during a championship game warm-up.
“His heartbeat was up, his blood was flowing enough that his heart was contracting and reacting that it rendered him unconscious”
Family hopeful
His father says he has gained weight and is no longer frail.
“We don't see that frail boy from may and early june”
Hospital to care
Taylor moved from hospital to short-term care facility.
“He's off all medication on a regular basis other than just getting some necessary nutrients and nutrition”
Recovery progress
Taylor regulates body temperature and has improved lab work.
“He's regulating his own body temperature. He's off the extra electrolyte fluids because his lab work is coming back and it's beautiful”
Community support
Over $100,000 raised for family with blue lights in town.
“The ben franklin bridge and camden city hall were lit up in blue in his honor”
What next
Family hopes Xavier will wake up and share what he missed.
“I honestly think one of the first things he's going to say is what did i miss”
The takeaway
Xavier Taylor, 12, continues recovery after baseball injury with family hopeful for full recovery.
