Kaiser Carlile died Sunday after he was hit in the head with a follow-through swing near the on-deck circle during the Liberal Bee Jays’ game a day earlier. He was wearing a helmet.
The general manager of the National Baseball Congress later decided to suspend the use of bat boys and girls.
The organization planned to honor Kaiser at games Monday and Tuesday.
The city of Wichita owns the facility and is deciding whether to investigate the death. A city official says it’s too early to decide.
Meanwhile, members of the semi-pro Kansas baseball team he the youngster was associated with say the 9-year-old was energetic and hard-working, and had a nearly constant smile. The coach and players of the Liberal Bee Jays said Monday that Kaiser was an important member of their team and always reminded them to play hard and have fun.
The boy, who lived in Liberal, was wearing a helmet at the time. His parents have insisted that the team continue playing.