LSU Baseball Star's Home Run Injures Fan, Goes Viral

LSU third baseman Tommy White's second home run of the evening left one fan with a souvenir and a headache, but the injured fan took it in stride, saying, "It don’t feel good."

In the bottom of the eighth inning with LSU leading Nicholls State 6-0, White blasted a 109 mph liner to the top of the bleachers in left field. The ball didn't make it out of the park and instead hit a fan in the head as he attempted to catch it.

The man, identified as Cory, has since gone viral on social media for his post-injury interview.

"I’ve been carrying this glove with me for years, and I was like ‘OK, now’s my time. I got one coming,’" he told reporter Pat Timlin.

"Hole in the glove – what can I say? Beamed off my dome, and here we are. I’ve got a nice little goose egg."

Cory took his hat off to reveal his battle wound, and when he was asked if it hurt, he responded, "It don’t feel good."

Cory didn't exactly get to keep the ball, but he said Tigers left fielder Josh Pearson gave him a practice ball after the game.

"I guess probably Friday I'll go get Tommy White to sign it for me, and maybe kiss my boo-boo," he said.

Despite the incident, Cory remained in good spirits, even joking about the situation.

"I’m a huge LSU fan, and I’m not going to let this ruin my night," he said. "It’s all part of the game."

White, who is hitting .341 with 15 homers this year, was unaware of the injury until after the game.

"I didn’t know until after the game," White said. "I saw him on TV, and I felt bad. I hope he’s okay."

LSU head coach Jay Johnson praised White's performance, saying, "He’s one of the best hitters I’ve ever coached, and one of the best hitters I’ve ever seen. I’m happy to see him continue to play his best baseball as we’re going down the stretch."

White's home run was just one of several highlights in LSU's 9-0 victory over Nicholls State.

The Tigers scored three runs in the first inning and never looked back.

Cade Doughty pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out eight batters.

The win improved LSU's record to 37-16 overall and 19-10 in SEC play.

The Tigers will host Alabama this weekend in a three-game series.