Keith Lockhart’s son remains in critical condition following another surgery
Jason Lockhart, the 15-year-old son of former Brave Keith Lockhart, remains in critical condition after being hit in the face with a baseball June 17.
Jason was injured while crossing home plate at a baseball game in South Carolina. He was placed on life support Friday at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta.
He was put in a paralytic state to stop more bleeding, according to his sister, Sydney. Jason’s had a 103 fever the last couple of days and entered surgery at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Sydney said in a Facebook post that there have been complications with Jason’s surgery.
“What seems like a simple surgery today has become a massive ball of complications,” she wrote. “Some blood in his lungs, a fever, bleeding.. it is all so overwhelming. Lord please calm our anxious hearts and touch our sweet Jason. Help the skilled doctors find the source with complete and 100% surety. We love you God. We Trust you. They are taking Jason down to surgery now.”
Braves Vice Chairman John Schuerholz issued a statement on behalf of the organization Tuesday.
Braves Vice Chairman John Schuerholz statement on Jason Lockhart, son of Braves alumni @klocky7: pic.twitter.com/JiIxyZgoN1
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 26, 2017
The baseball community has been sending its support to Keith's Twitter account, @klocky7. He's been retweeting the support and providing updates as they come:
One of the gentlemen of the game, as I'm sure is his son - who could use your prayers and good thoughts. https://t.co/fGl5yievHI
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) June 27, 2017
The college baseball community definitely wishes @klocky7's child a speedy recovery. Go get'em, Jay. https://t.co/NdmIuojvSL
— Kendall Rogers (@KendallRogersD1) June 26, 2017
Hoping for a speedy recovery for Jason. Know that you have our support through this difficult time. #staystrongJ
— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) June 26, 2017
Thanks to many of you for the prayers for the Lockhart family. They can continue to use your support.
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) June 25, 2017
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Gabriel Burns is a general assignment reporter and features writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After four years on the Braves beat, he's expanded his horizons and covers all sports. You'll find him writing about MLB, NFL, NBA, college football and other Atlanta-centric happenings.
