DAYTON, Ohio — A minor league pitcher convicted of throwing a baseball that injured a fan during an on-field melee in Ohio last year has been released from jail pending appeal.

A Montgomery County judge Thursday sentenced 22-year-old Julio Castillo to 30 days in jail and three years probation.
Castillo’s attorney asked the judge to allow his release while he appeals. Jail records show Castillo was freed Friday afternoon.
Castillo was convicted of felonious assault causing serious physical injury for giving the fan a concussion after a brawl broke out in a Class A game in Dayton.
The conviction could jeopardize the Dominican citizen’s immigration status and baseball career.
Castillo plays for a Chicago Cubs affiliate but has been benched pending the legal proceedings.