Philadelphia Phillies react to Oscar Taveras’ death
Jun 20, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; A general view of Busch Stadium during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports
The news of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras and his girlfriend dying in a car crash on Sunday has saddened the baseball world. The Philadelphia Phillies organization is no exception and many members of the organization took to social media to share their thoughts.
My deepest condolences go out to Oscar Taveras and his family it's never easy losing a part of the baseball family.
— Cameron Rupp (@CameronRupp) October 27, 2014
So absolutely sad to hear about Oscar Taveras..RIP kid:( too young man..
— Tyson Gillies (@TysonGillies21) October 27, 2014
Absolutely heartbreaking loss for Oscar Taveras' family and the Cardinal family!
— JIMMY ROLLINS (@JimmyRollins11) October 27, 2014
We send our thoughts & prayers to the families of Oscar Taveras and his girlfriend, as well as the entire @Cardinals organization.
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 27, 2014
Saddened to hear the news about Oscar Taveras. Great young player, taken far to early. Prayers to both families. #18
— Jake Diekman (@JakeDiekman) October 27, 2014
Taveras, just 22 at his passing, made his MLB debut on May 31st. The Phillies got a taste of what was expected to come of such a talented young player as he went 5-for-11 in three games against them.
The car accident occurred in Taveras’ home country, the Dominican Republic.