The Los Angeles Angels rookie catcher Logan O’Hoppe departed early from his team’s 9-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday night after he began to experience severe left shoulder pain.
During the ninth inning, O’Hoppe lined a 2-2 sweeper into the leftfield corner when he fell to the ground, grabbing at his left shoulder. This was the resurgence of discomfort that O’Hoppe previously experienced during Monday’s 5-4 win at Boston.
“I think in Boston it freaked me out more,” the rookie admitted after the game. “This time, it hurt a little bit more just because I knew it was the same thing. It didn’t feel as bad, this one, but I was just more aware. I felt it pop, come out the back, and will be evaluated the next couple days. Let’s hope it’s nothing too serious.”
O’Hoppe was acquired by the Angels last season in a trade that saw outfielder Brandon Marsh head to the Philadelphia Phillies. Having hit .283 with four homers and 13 RBI, the 23-year-old player is considered a top candidate for AL Rookie of the Year.
