You have Robert Anthony Cruz's permission to laugh after the Savannah Bananas star face-planted on live TV. That's according to him. The trick-filled outfielder, 26, who is known for his flipping catches in centerfield,

Things took a disastrous turn on CNN this week, and the aftermath of the mishap was certainly no laughing matter. During a segment on CNN News Central on Thursday morning, cameras cut to Savannah Bananas baseball player Robert Anthony Cruz as he tried to pull off the stunt.

CNN guest RobertAnthony Cruz ended up needing stitches after a backflip fail live on 'CNN News Central.' Host Kate Bolduan looked on shocked.

Robert Anthony Cruz said he had to get some stitches after flopping a backflip on live television, but quipped, 'The dad lore is gonna go crazy.'

After Robert Anthony Cruz suffered an embarrassing mishap while dropping and falling during a backflip live on air, he took to social media to share the injuries he suffered