Parker Byrd hits milestone in East Carolina baseball

East Carolina baseball player Parker Byrd made history again by recording his first career hit during a game against William & Mary. Byrd, the first Division I player to compete with a prosthetic leg, achieved this milestone in the sixth inning. Byrd's hit came after he pinch-hit for a teammate, driving the ball into foul territory. The crowd gave him a warm ovation as he celebrated the moment before being replaced by a pinch runner. This achievement follows Byrd's first RBI earlier in the week. He lost his right leg in a boating accident before his freshman season, but his scholarship was maintained by the team.