It is my understanding that this boy needs our prayers more than ever right now.
Thanks justbaseball.
I just read the latest in the Marin paper.
Knowing the heart, feelings and strength there is among the posters on this site, lets try and make a difference today with additional thoughts and prayers for Gunnar.
I just read the latest in the Marin paper.
Knowing the heart, feelings and strength there is among the posters on this site, lets try and make a difference today with additional thoughts and prayers for Gunnar.
Oh my gosh yes, justbb, more thoughts and prayers sent.
I feel awful for this young man and his family
I feel awful for this young man and his family
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Continued prayers from us.
A report on Justin Gill. Thank goodness it appears he is going to be ok.
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Continued prayers from us.
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Praying for Gunnar and his family.
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Last night there was a candle light vigil for Gunnar outside his hospital room.
Those in attendance included his teammates and the De LaSalle team they played when he was injured.
Here is a video link showing the power being created to support Gunnar in the biggest at bat he will ever face.
http://www.facebook.com/video/...=406435965126&ref=nf
Those in attendance included his teammates and the De LaSalle team they played when he was injured.
Here is a video link showing the power being created to support Gunnar in the biggest at bat he will ever face.
http://www.facebook.com/video/...=406435965126&ref=nf
wow infielddad, it's impossible to watch that video without any waterworks...continued prayers for Gunnar.
Prayers from Georgia.
Continued prayers from Northern California...
I just listened to a local news report about Gunnar as I was driving to work and it was almost as if I was hit in the stomach.
The situation is quite difficult. According to the interview, Gunnar has had little to no brain wave activity for the past 2 or so days.
Please keep those prayers, thoughts and hopes coming for Gunnar. It you can spare a little extra, I know those extras will be meaningful.
Thanks to everyone. Gunnar and his family need all of us more than ever.
The situation is quite difficult. According to the interview, Gunnar has had little to no brain wave activity for the past 2 or so days.
Please keep those prayers, thoughts and hopes coming for Gunnar. It you can spare a little extra, I know those extras will be meaningful.
Thanks to everyone. Gunnar and his family need all of us more than ever.
I've just pinned this to the top - thoughts and prayers for Gunnar and his family.
So very, very sad. More prayers.
Definitely sending the extras!
prayers for him and his family and teammates
How many pitchers are going to have to go thru this until we change rules on bats. My son is a pitcher and you worry about it every time he walks up to the mound. WOOD BATS PLEASE. Today's technology has simply made it too dangerous for these young men out there pitching. My family will pray for Gunnar and his family.
Prayers go to Gunnar and his family from across the bay.
I really couldn't relate to this story until last night. I got hit in the arm with a line drive. Just a few inches away from being in his spot. I hope he makes a recovery, and gets well soon.
MarlinsMS,
I am very glad you escaped injury and are helping support Gunnar in his fight for life and a quality life.
Here is the latest update I found from Noon today:
"A Northern California high school baseball player is clinging to life after he was injured when a line drive hit his head during a practice game.
Sixteen-year-old Gunnar Sandberg remained in critical condition Tuesday at Marin General Hospital.
Officials at Marin Catholic High School, where Sandberg is a student, say he was removed from a medically induced coma on Friday and underwent a brain scan Monday after doctors didn't see progress."
More prayers and powerful thoughts from more HSBBW folks would sure be welcomed.
If you see a photo of Gunnar and read some about what he has been doing with his young life together with his love of baseball, you just cannot help but get involved for him. I read today that in addition to playing, he also coaches at a local grade school where the students and players love him.
Finally, one article suggested the hitter is having a tough time. If you have one left, a prayer for that young man would sure be nice.
I am very glad you escaped injury and are helping support Gunnar in his fight for life and a quality life.
Here is the latest update I found from Noon today:
"A Northern California high school baseball player is clinging to life after he was injured when a line drive hit his head during a practice game.
Sixteen-year-old Gunnar Sandberg remained in critical condition Tuesday at Marin General Hospital.
Officials at Marin Catholic High School, where Sandberg is a student, say he was removed from a medically induced coma on Friday and underwent a brain scan Monday after doctors didn't see progress."
More prayers and powerful thoughts from more HSBBW folks would sure be welcomed.
If you see a photo of Gunnar and read some about what he has been doing with his young life together with his love of baseball, you just cannot help but get involved for him. I read today that in addition to playing, he also coaches at a local grade school where the students and players love him.
Finally, one article suggested the hitter is having a tough time. If you have one left, a prayer for that young man would sure be nice.
There is an email late this afternoon that suggests Gunnar might be showing some signs of a turnaround for the better. Lets hope!
Upon receiving this news after a thrilling game against a rival, our son's HS team put their knees down and prayed as a group on the field for Gunnar. Just think if we added every HS team out there praying for this young man. I think it could help.
Keep praying!
Upon receiving this news after a thrilling game against a rival, our son's HS team put their knees down and prayed as a group on the field for Gunnar. Just think if we added every HS team out there praying for this young man. I think it could help.
Keep praying!
Just saw this thread. Thanks so much for bookmarking it at the top. Am praying for a huge turnaround and miraculous recovery. What a wrenching time for his family and all his teammates and friends.
The latest from the Marin Catholic principal (sent today at 3:56 pm):
quote:Dear Marin Catholic Community,
The Sandberg Family has requested that we share the following:
"In an effort to dispel rumors and misinformation, we will be issuing official statements about Gunnar's condition on the CaringBridge website moving forward.
Gunnar remains in critical but stable condition in the ICU at Marin General Hospital. There has been some positive activity yesterday and today, which is keeping us hopeful. We appreciate the outpouring of love and support from the community. Please continue to keep Gunnar in your thoughts and prayers. We truly believe your unwavering support is giving Gunnar the strength he needs."
~The Sandberg Family
Sincerely,
Chris Valdez
Principal
Marin Catholic High School
Out thoughts and prayers to Gunnar and his family. May the Lord continue to watch over them.
Tough deal, we're hoping for the best.
May the good Lord have mercy on this young man and his family. May all our prayers be answered.
God bless.
God bless.
This young man and his family have been in my thoughts and prayers for some time now. As the father of a pitcher, this has always been at the back of my mind and it could be any one of us in this family's shoes right now. I keep checking this thread hoping, wishing and praying for some positive news for this young man and his family. I won't stop praying for them until that news comes. God be with you all.
Prayers to Gunnar, the Sandberg family and players. May GOD's grace comfort them in this difficult time and lay peace and healing on Gunnar.
Prayers from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia for Gunnar, his family, and friends.
The latest...from last evening (Marin Independent Journal):
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MC principal: Sandberg family upbeat after brain scan
John Swartz
Posted: 03/23/2010 10:20:12 PM PDT
On the day Gunnar Sandberg's brain-scan results came in, the family was a little more positive, according to a Marin Catholic High official on Tuesday.
On his way back from Marin General Hospital, where the 16-year-old Kentfield baseball player remains in critical condition following a head injury caused by a line drive, Marin Catholic Principal Chris Valdez described his conversation with Sandberg's father as positive.
"Bjorn (Sandberg) said he got more smiles today," Valdez said. "There's a long road ahead and the doctors are cautious, but they have less despair today. (The Sandbergs) didn't offer an specifics about what's medically going on É but they were much more upbeat. He said they feel a little bit better, but (the family) is still asking for prayers and good thoughts."
Sandberg had an EEG brain scan on Monday. A common use for such scans is to measure the electrical activity in the brain, and is often used on coma patients.
Joy Geraldi and Walter Traver, the parents of two of Sandberg's Marin Catholic teammates, assisted the family in opening a custodial account at the Bank of Marin. The account, named Gunnar Sandberg Fund, has the purpose of helping the Sandberg family with the financial side of Gunnar's hospital care and rehabilitation.
Donations can be made at a Bank of Marin branch; the account number is 15-101868.
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MC principal: Sandberg family upbeat after brain scan
John Swartz
Posted: 03/23/2010 10:20:12 PM PDT
On the day Gunnar Sandberg's brain-scan results came in, the family was a little more positive, according to a Marin Catholic High official on Tuesday.
On his way back from Marin General Hospital, where the 16-year-old Kentfield baseball player remains in critical condition following a head injury caused by a line drive, Marin Catholic Principal Chris Valdez described his conversation with Sandberg's father as positive.
"Bjorn (Sandberg) said he got more smiles today," Valdez said. "There's a long road ahead and the doctors are cautious, but they have less despair today. (The Sandbergs) didn't offer an specifics about what's medically going on É but they were much more upbeat. He said they feel a little bit better, but (the family) is still asking for prayers and good thoughts."
Sandberg had an EEG brain scan on Monday. A common use for such scans is to measure the electrical activity in the brain, and is often used on coma patients.
Joy Geraldi and Walter Traver, the parents of two of Sandberg's Marin Catholic teammates, assisted the family in opening a custodial account at the Bank of Marin. The account, named Gunnar Sandberg Fund, has the purpose of helping the Sandberg family with the financial side of Gunnar's hospital care and rehabilitation.
Donations can be made at a Bank of Marin branch; the account number is 15-101868.
Please God, help this kid out.
ALUMINUM BATS NEED TO BE BANNED FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE!!!
Continued best thoughts and prayers for Gunnar and the Sandberg family.
Earlier today, a California legislator introduced legislation to outlaw the use of metal bats in high school (and I believe college too, if I'm not mistaken) baseball in California. We could be one short year away from using nothing except wood in California, at least for high school on up.
Earlier today, a California legislator introduced legislation to outlaw the use of metal bats in high school (and I believe college too, if I'm not mistaken) baseball in California. We could be one short year away from using nothing except wood in California, at least for high school on up.
An update to this story from Marin Catholic High School. They are now using wooden bats.
High school team takes a stand on wooden bats
High school team takes a stand on wooden bats
Continuing to pray for a full recovery for this young man, Gunnar!
In even more recent news, the league is going all wood for the rest of the year:
From the Contra Costa Times:
http://www.contracostatimes.co..._check=1&_loopback=1
From the Contra Costa Times:
http://www.contracostatimes.co..._check=1&_loopback=1
quote:
Player's head injury prompts Marin County Athletic League to ban metal bats for rest of the season
By Brent Ainsworth
Marin Independent Journal
Posted: 03/25/2010 07:51:53 PM PDT
Updated: 03/26/2010 06:20:01 AM PDT
The Marin County Athletic League voted unanimously Thursday to ban nonwooden bats for the remainder of this baseball season in the wake of a critical head injury to a Marin Catholic High pitcher struck with a ball off a metal bat. The Bay Counties League also has decided on a similar ban.
The board also voted to forward a recommendation to the North Coast Section board of managers and vowed to look deeper into head protection for pitchers.
The use of metal bats has come under scrutiny in the county after the March 11 head injury of Marin Catholic pitcher Gunnar Sandberg, a 16-year-old Kentfield resident who remains in a coma at Marin General Hospital. His condition was stable Thursday and the family remained hopeful, said Marin Catholic principal Chris Valdez.
Valdez said 796 wooden bats have been donated in the past two weeks, enough so that every school in the league will be supplied 50 to 60 bats. Marin Catholic athletic director Rick Winter said the number of bats will probably exceed 1,000, with donations from private parties, the Giants, A's and other clubs.
Continued prayers for the Sandbergs.
I complete agree with Coach Waltrip. USE WOOD.
I complete agree with Coach Waltrip. USE WOOD.
A few years ago, my son hit a liner back at the pitcher hitting him in the neck. What a frightening time! Our prayers go out to the Sandberg family as well as the young man that hit the line drive. I haven't heard anything about how he is handling this whole thing.
There was a very touching moment of silence for Gunnar before the Stanford/USC baseball game.
Something about Gunnar and his family is so very meaningful. It sounds like Gunnar is still in a coma.
Some fund raising for him has started.
I will get information about it and post so anyone wanting to help this very brave family can do so.
Prayers are still needed...as many as you can spare.
Something about Gunnar and his family is so very meaningful. It sounds like Gunnar is still in a coma.
Some fund raising for him has started.
I will get information about it and post so anyone wanting to help this very brave family can do so.
Prayers are still needed...as many as you can spare.
Latest update from Gunnar's sister's blog:
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I am now updating from San Luis Obispo for the week. Of course I leave Marin today and Gunnar decides to show off. He has made some neurological improvements, and today he was breathing on his own without the machine for a few hours. Slowly Gunnar is coming back, and I hope that I dont miss anything to exciting while I am gone. He is being such a fighter and its so good to see my brother doing better. Thank you to Ruedi & Matthias Keller who stopped by the hospital today to visit with my brother. I know that he enjoyed it and my whole family really appreciated the thoughtful gesture. Its great to see the boys so soon after the accident doing so amazingly well! Keep sending great thoughts and prayers, they seem to be working quite well..and of course the medical team has a little to do with it. Keep thinking positive this week! -Kalli
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I am now updating from San Luis Obispo for the week. Of course I leave Marin today and Gunnar decides to show off. He has made some neurological improvements, and today he was breathing on his own without the machine for a few hours. Slowly Gunnar is coming back, and I hope that I dont miss anything to exciting while I am gone. He is being such a fighter and its so good to see my brother doing better. Thank you to Ruedi & Matthias Keller who stopped by the hospital today to visit with my brother. I know that he enjoyed it and my whole family really appreciated the thoughtful gesture. Its great to see the boys so soon after the accident doing so amazingly well! Keep sending great thoughts and prayers, they seem to be working quite well..and of course the medical team has a little to do with it. Keep thinking positive this week! -Kalli