Player Throws Baseball in Middle of Heated Minor League Brawl

Before the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals acted like children during Monday's brawl, the Midwest League hosted an ugly scrum between the West Michigan Whitecaps and Dayton Dragons on Sunday.

As Jose Siri stole second base for the Cincinnati Reds' Single-A affiliate, West Michigan shortstop Daniel Pinero appeared to step on his leg. Siri shoved the Detroit Tigers prospect, prompting both benches to clear.

It looked like the typical baseball fight where everyone stands around because unwritten rules state they must run to the field and act agitated. The scene quickly escalated, however, when a Whitecaps player threw a fastball at an opponent with full force (see 0:25 in the video above).

Peoria Journal Star's Dave Eminian identified Whitecaps pitcher Eduardo Jimenez as the culprit.

West Michigan won, 2-1, in 10 innings. It holds a one-game lead over Dayton in the Midwest League Eastern division after splitting the four-game series.

[MiLB, h/t The Big Lead]