Southern Miss infielder Michael Gilbert seriously injured during Conditioning

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UPDATE #5: 10:45PM on October 6th

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss baseball player Michael Gilbert was released from the University Medical Center Monday afternoon. The following is a statement from Gilbert’s parents, Bill and Melissa, Monday evening:

After being released to a regular room last night and steady improvement throughout the day, Michael was released from University Medical Center this afternoon and is resting comfortably at home. Although he still has a long way to go, our family sincerely appreciates all that has been done for Michael during this difficult time.

 

Without the prayers and encouragement he has received daily, he would not be where he is today.

 

Please continue to lift up Michael in your prayers for a complete recovery. We will continue to let you know how he is doing.

 

In Him,

 

Bill and Melissa Gilbert

UPDATE #4: 10:00AM on October 6th

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Below is a statement regarding Southern Miss baseball player Michael Gilbert from his parents, Bill and Melissa Gilbert:

My wife and I would like to express our sincere appreciation to the USM family. The prayers, visits, cards and calls have been such a blessing. We are humbled by the tremendous outpouring of love that has been expressed to Michael and our family.

Michael was moved out of the Neuroscience Critical Care Unit to a regular room on Sunday, and continues to show slow steady improvement. Without the prayers, love and personal contact shown by family and friends, this would not have been possible.

Thanks again, and we will continue to let you know how Michael is doing.

In Him,

Bill and Melissa Gilbert

UPDATE #3: 4:48PM on October 2nd

USM baseball player Michael Gilbert was injured in a cross-fit style workout that involved 3 players carrying a log.

— Patrick Magee (@Patrick_Magee) October 2, 2014

During the conditioning drill, one player lost his footing and the log came down on Michael Gilbert, who was in the front.

— Patrick Magee (@Patrick_Magee) October 2, 2014

UPDATE #2: 4:10PM on October 2nd

Official Statement from Southern Mississippi

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss senior baseball player Michael Gilbert incurred a head injury during a team conditioning session on campus Thursday morning.

Gilbert was originally taken to Forrest General Hospital and is now being transported to the University Medical Center in Jackson. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition.

”Michael has been under great care with doctors at Forrest General, and we know that will be the case at UMC as well. He is in our prayers,” said Southern Miss Director of Athletics Bill McGillis.

Gilbert is a native of Saucier, Miss.

UPDATE #1: 2:45 PM on October 2nd

I have been told that Gilbert is in stable condition according to sources close to the situation.

Original Post

Southern Miss infielder Michael Gilbert was seriously injured today during conditioning this morning according to multiple sources. Gilbert is currently in ICU and being moved to University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. As always, I will update this article with the most up to date information as I get it on this situation.