LA Pitcher Nick Adenhart, 22, Dies In Car Crash

LA Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart died from injuries following a car crash this morning. Adenhart was riding in a Mitsubishi with three others (none connected to the Angels) just after midnight when a red minivan ran a red light, slamming their vehicle into a power pole. Two passengers died at the scene, and one remains in critical condition. Despite an attempted operation, Adenhart passed “mid- to late morning,” according to a team representative.

“He lived his dream and was blessed to be part of an organization comprised of such warm, caring, and compassionate people,” said his family in a statement. Adenhart, who played in the majors for less than a year, was 22 years old.