Frank Cairone, a top prospect in the Milwaukee Brewers organization, was hospitalized after a serious car accident in New Jersey on Friday, the team announced on Saturday.<\/p>\n
\u201cLeft-handed pitcher and 2025 draft pick Frank Cairone was involved in a car accident yesterday in Franklinville, New Jersey,\u201d the team said in a press release, according to MLB.com<\/a>. \u201cFrank is currently being cared for at a hospital in New Jersey with the support of his family.<\/p>\n Brewers prospect Frank Cairone was hospitalized after a car crash in New Jersey this past Friday. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n \u201cThe Brewers\u2019 thoughts and prayers are with Frank and his family during this difficult time. We will provide updates on Frank\u2019s condition as they become available.\u201d<\/p>\n Cairone, 18, was selected by Milwaukee in the second round (68th overall) this past July out of Delsea Regional High School.<\/p>\n Frank Cairone was selected 68th overall by the Brewers in the 2025 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-3, 215-pound lefty saw his stock climb after a dominant senior season, striking out 94 hitters in 44 innings while reaching the mid-90s with his fastball, according to NJ.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n He drew a dozen scouts to one of his starts and told the Courier Post he leaned on longtime pitcher Bobby Witt Sr. <\/a>for advice during the draft process.<\/p>\n \u201cFrank is everything you want, he wants to work and get better, and I think he knows what he is capable of doing and he has everything you want in his makeup,\u201d Witt told the outlet.<\/p>\n Delsea Reg High School pitcher Frank Cairone (left) and Green Valley High School infielder Caden Kirby at the MLB Draft Combine in Arizona. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Despite being just 17 at the time he was drafted, Cairone chose to forgo his commitment to Coastal Carolina and embark on a professional career. <\/p>\n Milwaukee selected Cairone as a compensatory pick for right-hander Chris Levonas \u2014 another New Jersey standout \u2014 who opted to attend Wake Forest instead of signing in 2024.<\/p>\n He did not make his pro debut in 2025 but is ranked as the Brewers\u2019 No. 26 prospect by MiLB.com.<\/a><\/p>\n Cairone posted a strong senior season with Delsea, striking out 94 hitters in 44 frames. CHRIS LACHALL\/USA TODAY NETWORK ATLANTIC GROUP \/ USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n In addition to his size and uptick in velocity, he impressed scouts with a strong showing at the MLB Draft Combine in Arizona this past June, which included a bullpen session at Chase Field, home of the Diamondbacks.<\/p>\n