# Xavier Taylor recovers after baseball injury

> 12-year-old Xavier Taylor makes progress four months post-baseball injury.
- Title: Xavier Taylor recovers after baseball injury · ABC7 New York
- Summary: 12-year-old Xavier Taylor makes progress four months post-baseball injury. Xavier Taylor, 12, continues recovery after baseball injury with family hopeful…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/family-remains-hopeful-12-year-old-boy-xavier-taylor-continues-recovery-months-baseball-injury/19855530
- Published: 2026-09-21T19:50:39+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Xavier Taylor, 12, continues recovery after baseball injury with family hopeful for full recovery.