The first time you watch this clip, you'll likely think, oh, hmm. Maybe that high and tight whatever-it-was just hit his bat. After all, it sounded like a ball hitting wood. I'm sure that's what happened OH NO THAT'S THE SOUND OF A BASEBALL HITTING A FACE. AHHHHHH!

And then you will cry. Probably more than Mitch Maier -- who suffered several broken bones from the ordeal -- did.