MLB's 20 Most Shocking Hit-by-Pitches

Any time a player steps into the batter's box, they set out to change the game for their team, whether it's getting a clutch hit to drive in a run, getting on base to start a rally, or even, go deep.

But when they step into the box, there's also an inherent danger that's largely out of their control as pitchers can, at any moment, lose control of the ball, sending a 90 mph fastball directly at you.

Sometimes, players are lucky enough to get out of the way, others, they're not.

Here are some of the most shocking hit-by-pitches the game has seen.

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1197660-mlbs-20-most-shocking-hit-by-pitches

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