2012 – Newly-acquired Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett fractures an eye socket when he fouls a ball into his face during a bunting drill. He will undergo surgery in two days and will be out until April 21st.

On February 29, 2012 — 2012 – Newly-acquired Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett fractures an eye socket when he fouls a ball into his face during a bunting drill. He will undergo surgery in two days and will be out until April 21st.

Source:
Baseball Reference February 29
SABR Games Project
National Pastime February 29
Hall of Fame
Replay The Game
Retro Sheet

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