The 4-year-old boy who was hit by a car Sunday morning in Clearwater Beach has been identified as the son of Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson, sources said.
Officials identified the victim as Toby Swanson of Fargo, North Dakota. He is still in critical condition at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
ABC News reported the announcement of the team's manager, John Schneider, in which he confirmed that Erik will be away from camp "for awhile."
"Thanks to the incredible work from the Clearwater first responders, Toby is on the road to recovery and is surrounded by his family," Schneider said. "Family comes first. Our love, support and prayers are with Erik, Madison, Toby and the entire Swanson family."
The Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire and Rescue responded to the call in the 400 block of South Gulfview Boulevard.
Toby suffered "potential life-threatening injuries" after he was struck by a valet driver at the Opal Sands, according to a city of Clearwater press release. He was flown to the hospital by medical helicopter.
