Seton Hall Player’s Home Run Celebration Turns Nightmare After Leg Snaps in Gruesome Injury
The Incident
Ford landed awkwardly while running the bases and collapsed in obvious agony. Medical staff rushed onto the field as players from both teams looked away. Trainers placed Ford on a stretcher and carried him off.
Social media users who watched the video described the injury as gruesome, with some speculating Ford suffered a broken leg. The team has not released official details.
“Ford injured himself while rounding the bases,” Seton Hall’s baseball program posted on X. “Please join us in sending Justin best wishes and a speedy recovery.”
The Aftermath
Pinch-runner Jake Lopez finished running the bases for Ford. Boston College eventually won 6-4, but the score felt irrelevant. Players and fans remained focused on Ford’s condition long after the final out.
Ford entered the season trying to carve out a larger role after playing 17 games in 2025, batting .171 with 14 hits and seven RBIs. Coaches saw power potential, and Friday’s home run was exactly the kind of breakthrough moment he needed until it wasn’t.
Background
A Roxbury High School product, Ford hit an eye-popping .638 with 20 RBIs during his senior year, earning First Team all-conference honors. Teammates describe him as a hard worker with a team-first mentality.
What’s Next
Seton Hall has not provided a timeline for Ford’s return. The program said updates will come once doctors complete their evaluation. For now, the college baseball community is rallying around a player whose breakthrough moment turned into a nightmare.
Players across the country have shared messages of support. The game will continue. But for Justin Ford, the road ahead just got a lot harder.