Schnellders Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 TMZ reports that 22-year-old Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a hit-and-run car accident early Thursday morning ? just hours after pitching six shutout innings against the Oakland A's: Cops say someone driving a minivan blew through a red light and hit the Mitsubishi that Adenhart was riding in. Three people were killed in the crash, including Nick. Cops say the person driving the van fled the scene -- but was later caught and charged with felony hit-and-run. We're told one of the other men killed in the crash was also affiliated with the Angels organization. The AP's story on Wednesday's game ? in which the A's beat the Angels 6-4 ? notes that it was Adenhart's fourth major league start: Angels rookie Nick Adenhart scattered seven hits over six scoreless innings and escaped a pair of bases-loaded jams. He struck out five and walked three in his fourth major league start. Adenhart was born in Silver Springs, Maryland on August 24, 1986. The right-handed pitcher made his major league debut on May 1, 2008. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/09/n...c_n_185133.html This is tragic. He was a highly thought of prospect and I remember his name being mentioned in a potential deal between us and the Angels regarding Miguel Cabrera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbrownies Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I was JUST about to post this. Indeed, this is VERY sad.. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernesto305 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 All my prayerare with the family, RIP Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosnianBaller_ Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 that's so sad. i was just watching the ESPN recap of the game on the tv and then i read this. may he RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marlin Man Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Truly terrible. Being killed by another's recklessness. R.I.P Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcorner Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wow, terrible news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystikol87 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Unbelievable. And after his best moment of his career earlier that night, what a horrible thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Rays Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hang the bastard. He needs to go to Hell. :hanged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Dynasty Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wow, this kid was only 22 and had his whole career ahead of him...just sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dim Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 top overall prospect in the Angels Organization and the #90 overall prospect in all of baseball. It's crazy to think of what he could've been if others around him weren't so stupid. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 My brother actually played with him for awhile. This is sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Its a shame he had to die because of the stupidity of another..... RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midaz101 Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 R.I.P Nick. All my prayers are with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillerTime Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wow. What a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wow.. Very tragic RIP Nick, and my prayers and condolences go out to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMarlinPride Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wow and to think i just watched him last night thinking he's gonna be big one day. It's a tradgedy and this is happening way to often, this needs to be stopped R.I.P. Nick Adenhart amd blessings to his family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstatenyfishfan Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Terrible, prayers go out to his family.......... way too young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 wow! This is crazy, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family... Whats scary is that I watched his entire game last night... Good solid stuff for a young hurler.. Very sad... The motorist who ran the red light should be jailed for life or even killed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolSTUD LUVer Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I remember that he was really close to becoming a Marlin in a trade with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dim Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I remember that he was really close to becoming a Marlin in a trade with us yep, the Cabrera trade him, Brandon Wood and Jeff Mathis being discussed. Man was poised to be something special in the majors. Sad to see a person running a red light lead to the end of a life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I remember that he was really close to becoming a Marlin in a trade with us The sad part is that if he would have been traded to us he would have been still alive . RIP Nick! My heart sank when I heard about this. I seriously could not imagine losing one of our players. Horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolSTUD LUVer Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Its like if we were to lose Sean West or Mike Stanton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 For us, this is the equivilant of Volstad passing away out of absolutely nowhere. I really hope MLB does something special to help remember him for the remainder of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dim Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Its been confirmed that the driver that hit Adenhart was a 22 year old with a suspended liscense and a prior drunk driving arrest and conviction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babaru Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 This is f***ed up on so many levels. my condolences to the family. RIP Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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