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Doctor on ex-MLB player's injured son: "It's every parent's worst nightmare"

The son of former Major League Baseball player is fighting for his life after he was hit by a baseball.

Jason Lockhart broke his nose at a tournament in South Carolina earlier this month. Days later, the 15-year-old started bleeding heavily and doctors discovered his injuries were much more severe than they had thought.

Jason is the son of retired Atlanta Braves player Keith Lockhart.

According to his sister, Lockhart was placed on life support Friday to keep his movements to a minimum and prevent further bleeding.

His planned surgery Monday was postponed because his body was apparently responding slower than expected, reports CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez.