Jeremy Medina, the Gainesville High School baseball player who was declared brain-dead last week after being hit in the head by a baseball bat during practice, has died, according to Northeast Georgia Health System.
The 17-year-old had been in a coma since November 20 when he was struck by the bat during afternoon practice as he leaned against a net.
Medina wanted to donate his organs. The hospital kept him on life support as the family waited for his grandmother to arrive.
“Following last week’s press conference and decision to support Jeremy’s wish for organ donation, we began the process of seeking a visa for his grandmother so she could travel to be with us for the honor walk,” the family said on December 12. “Sadly, his heart stopped last night about an hour before grandma arrived.”
The family says they are grateful for all of the prayers and support they’ve received over the last three weeks and appreciate everyone’s understanding as they take time to heal as a family.
