Wow, just unbelievable that he is still young. Tyler Skaggs, MLB pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, has passed away. He was just 27 years old and his 28th birthday is 12 days away (July 13). The Angels drafted him with the 40th overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, where he was drafted coming out of High School (Santa Monica High School in California):
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27099081/angels-pitcher-skaggs-dies-...
Statement from the Los Angeles Angels:
Angels statement on the passing of Tyler Skaggs. pic.twitter.com/6XA2Vu1uWV
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 1, 2019
The Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels then agreed to postpone the game (on July 1, 2019) to honor him:
Our deepest sympathies are with the family of Tyler Skaggs & the entire @Angels organization. pic.twitter.com/Xi1qNEmbRa
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 1, 2019
We do not know the cause of his death, but prayers to his family, friends and the Angels Organization. May he forever rest in peace.
