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Mets Prospect Ratliff Hit By Liner, Needs Facial Surgery

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According to ESPNNY, OF Sean Ratliff was struck in the face by a foul ball while standing in the on-deck circle during one of yesterday's minor league games. He suffered six broken bones and though his vision is ok, a plate may be required. This really sucks for Ratliff who emerged last year as a serious prospect and was looking to prove that his breakout 2010 with Double-A Binghamton was the real deal. Plus, the whole getting hit in the face with a baseball part. Ratliff came in at #15 in the 2011 AA Prospect Rankings.