Jason Andre Karnuth (born May 15, 1976) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher most recently with the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
In 2007, Karnuth was the accidental victim of an attack by Roman Col贸n.
During Col贸n's rehab assignment in Triple-A Toledo, Col贸n was involved in an altercation with fellow pitcher Jordan Tata.
During the course of the fight, Col贸n attempted to punch Tata and instead landed a punch to the face of Karnuth, the Mud Hens closer who was trying to intercede and break up the fight.
The resulting injury caused Karnuth to be admitted to the hospital and undergo plastic surgery to his face.
According to his wife, who filed an assault report against Col贸n on her husband's behalf, Karnuth required a titanium plate to be screwed into his head.
Karnuth missed most of the 2007 season as a result of the injuries.
The Tigers suspended Col贸n for 7 days after the incident.
On January 15, 2008, Colon pleaded no contest to an assault charge and was sentenced to 200 hours of community service.He retired on February 29, 2008.