Police in New Jersey have confirmed that Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Frank Cairone was not at fault in a serious car crash that left him hospitalised over the weekend.
Details of the Friday Night Collision
The incident occurred near the 18-year-old's home in Franklinville on Friday night. According to Franklin Township Chief of Police Matthew DeCesari, the collision happened when a female driver failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Fries Mill Road and Williamstown Road.
Cairone, a left-handed pitcher selected by the Brewers in the second round of last year's MLB Draft, was injured alongside a female passenger, identified as his girlfriend. Both were transported to Cooper University Hospital in Camden for treatment.
The young athlete required airlifting to Atlantic City Medical Center, where he remains surrounded by family, authorities confirmed.
Recovery Update and Pending Charges
Providing an update on Monday, Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold stated that Cairone is "progressing positively" in his recovery from the injuries sustained.
Chief DeCesari told The New York Post that the driver who caused the wreck is set to face charges, including disregarding a stop sign and reckless driving. Police confirmed that alcohol or drugs were not contributing factors in the crash.
A Highly-Rated Prospect's Journey
Frank Cairone is a highly-regarded 6-foot-2 left-handed pitcher whose fastball has been clocked at 95mph. He was ranked 26th on the list of the Brewers' top prospects.
His talent attracted significant attention prior to the draft. Many MLB scouts watched his 2025 season opener for Delsea High School in April, and teams had even met with his family, according to the Courier Post.
Speaking about the high-profile interest at the time, Cairone remarked: "Obviously I notice it, but it doesn’t change anything. It’s just other people watching, it’s like my parents’ friends. It's cool to see."
He eventually signed with the Milwaukee Brewers for a slightly below-slot bonus of $1,097,500.
