Frank Cairone, a top pitching prospect for the Milwaukee Brewers, is in hospital after a serious car accident in New Jersey. Frank Cairone

The 18-year-old, picked in the second round of the July MLB Draft, was involved in the accident near his home on Friday and was hospitalized on Saturday night.

‘Frank is currently being cared for at a hospital in New Jersey with the support of his family,’ the Brewers said in a statement.

‘The Brewers’ thoughts and prayers are with Frank and his family during his difficult time.’

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Frank Cairone has been hospitalized after a car accident

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Frank Cairone has been hospitalized after a car accident

No further details were available from the team on how the crash happened or the injuries that Cairone has sustained

Cairone is a highly-rated, 6-foot-2 left-handed pitcher whose fastball hits 95mph. He was ranked 26th on the list of the Brewers’ prospects.

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Top MLB prospect Frank Cairone, 18, hospitalized after serious car accident in New Jersey