One of New Jersey’s top pitchers from the Class of 2025 was hospitalized this weekend following a car accident.
Frank Cairone of Delsea was involved in a crash near his home in Franklinville on Friday. He has been hospitalized as of Saturday night, according to a statement released by the Brewers.
A source close to the Cairone family who asked not to be identified because he wasn’t authorized to speak publicly told NJ Advance Media that the 18-year-old was flown to Atlantic City Medical Center on Friday.
Cairone was named to the NJ.com All-State Team in 2025 following a dominant season with 94 strikeouts in 44 innings. He produced 0.48 ERA and finished with 238 strikeouts for his career.
He registered 10 or more strikeouts in each of his final four high school appearances.
Cairone was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers 68th overall in the 2025 MLB Draft, forgoing his commitment to Coastal Carolina. He has not made any pro appearances, but was sent to the team’s complex in Arizona this year.
He is Milwaukee’s 26th ranked prospect.
No further details have been made available at this time.