A young athlete's dream school and coaching programme turned into a nightmare when he discovered a locker room culture full of humiliation and violent hazing. When a 17-year-old pitcher from Long Island with an impressive 91mph fastball was offered 10 Division I scholarships, he thought he had picked his best option. Now, the family of the Seton Hall University freshman is issuing a federal lawsuit, alleging a series of degrading rituals, including physical assault and sexually explicit hazing. The pitcher's story, which he shared with The New York Post, reveals a toxic, dangerous side to the world of baseball—even among the youngest in the industry—and the adults who enable such practices.
