Dad-Mode Kicks In As Man Saves Son From Flying Bat. Check Out The Amazing Photos!

March 8, 2016

8-year-old Landon Cunningham was miraculously saved from injury by his fast-reacting father at a Pirates-Braves game over the weekend.

Just want to RT this awesome photo by @Hornerfoto1 of dude saving kid from facial surgery during Sat #Pirates game pic.twitter.com/hD35aZTVQU

— Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) March 6, 2016

The close call occurred when Pirates outfielder Danny Ortiz swung and missed in a spring training game in Brandenton, Florida. Ortiz lost control of the bat, sending it hurling toward the stands.

Dad stuck out his left arm just in time and deflected it to save his son - who was distracted by his phone - from a face full of stitches.

@BiertempfelTrib The two frames showing just how close the bat was to the boy's head. pic.twitter.com/7VwnfWp8L1

— Christopher Horner (@Hornerfoto1) March 6, 2016

Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the incident, and this serves as a reminder to always keep your eye on the ball - or bat!