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2012 first-rounder Chris Stratton hospitalized after being hit by liner

Chris Stratton

Mississippi State pitcher Chris Stratton (28) throws in the fourth inning of an NCAA regional college baseball game against Samford on Friday, June 1, 2012, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

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Giants first-round pick Chris Stratton is in stable condition after taking a line drive off his head during batting practice for short-season Single-A Salem-Keiser on Tuesday.

Stratton was transported to the hospital by ambulance, CSN Bay Area’s Andrew Baggarly reports. The Giants wouldn’t confirm that, but they did comment on his condition:

“He’s at the hospital now being evaluated to make sure it’s nothing more than a concussion,” vice president Bobby Evans said. “He does have symptoms of a concussion. They are working on the diagnosis to confirm that. They are going to be cautious and thorough.”

Stratton, a right-handed pitcher, was injured while standing behind second base during batting practice.

The 20th overall pick in the June draft out of Mississippi State, Stratton was 0-1 with a 2.76 ERA in 16 1/3 innings for Salem-Keiser. He pitched just 9 1/3 innings in his first six appearances, but he had thrown seven scoreless innings in his last two starts.

Stratton turns 22 on Wednesday.