Jake Cronenworth is used to being hit by pitches but the pitch he took to the face on April 18th was not one any player wants to see. After that he was put on the concussion IL for nearly 2 months and has worked his way back into the lineup. Gwynn & Chris talked about his recovery, 2 homers since he's been back, and what he is looking forward to in the second half.
Jake Cronenworth returns to the Padres after long recovery
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres hits a three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Petco Park on July 07, 2026 in San Diego, California.
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