Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ death at age 27 on Monday touched off mass mourning among MLB players and others in the baseball community.
Skaggs was found dead in a Texas hotel room. Police said they found no reason to suspect foul play and continue to investigate.
Skaggs last pitched on Saturday. His sudden death generated an outpouring of grief from teammates and even those who didn’t know him.
Words cannot express the deep sadness we feel right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carli and their families. Remembering him as a great teammate, friend, and person who will forever remain in our hearts... we love you, 45. pic.twitter.com/zCO8Ne01Gy
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) July 2, 2019
We came up together. We won together. We laughed and celebrated together. Today, we all lose and mourn together. Your memory, your love for life, everything that made you, you, will live forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew you. Rest In Peace brother. We love you. pic.twitter.com/n30eXspS4N
— Trevor Bauer (@BauerOutage) July 1, 2019
I am devastated about the passing of my close friend @TylerSkaggs37... what a great kid and ultimate competitor. He always wanted to get better and it was awesome being apart of his development! My heart is w his wife Carli and his mom Debbie 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Jered Weaver (@Weave1036) July 1, 2019
So sad to hear the news about the passing of Tyler Skaggs. I could only imagine what his wife,family,friends and teammates are all going through right now. My deepest sympathies go out to all of them. We may all compete against each other,but we are all brothers. Rest in Paradise pic.twitter.com/obofWVKRMU
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) July 2, 2019
RIP Tyler Skaggs. Heartbreaking man. Makes me sick to my stomach. Prayers for his entire family and friends!
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) July 1, 2019
This just went up at the entrance to @angelstadium #Angels RIP #TylerSkaggs @ABC7 pic.twitter.com/DnHkptNm69
— Greg Lee (@abc7greg) July 1, 2019
RIP Tyler Skaggs. Enjoyed competing against you since we were drafted in 2009. Had of the best left handed curveballs you'll ever see.
— Max Stassi (@MaxStassi10) July 1, 2019
RIP Tyler Skaggs 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Pu9aIfhLdT
— FOX Sports West (@FoxSportsWest) July 2, 2019
Sad to hear that another one of our brothers has left us. RIP Tyler Skaggs. Gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/Zrb68VPdqf
— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) July 1, 2019
I truly can’t believe what I just read...I will miss you always @TylerSkaggs37 - your focus, your beyond your years wisdom and belief in yourself, your cooler than me demeanor and the way you pulled it off. God Bless you and your wife and family. Love you dude #RIP
— Huston Street (@HustonStreet) July 1, 2019
Rest In Peace Tyler Skaggs (1991-2019) pic.twitter.com/v6xaJyjJ4B
— Baseball 🎬 Movies (@BaseballMovieQ) July 2, 2019
#RIP my friend Tyler Skaggs🙏 pic.twitter.com/J7R5aADCaK
— JOSE MOLINA (@Joeycatch8) July 1, 2019
I am heartbroken to learn the news of the passing of teammate Tyler Skaggs. Praying for his family to find peace in such a hard moment. Sad moment for baseball.☹️☹️
— Rene Rivera (@ReneRivera13) July 1, 2019
RIP Tyler Skaggs 😢🔥 pic.twitter.com/bls2FJf3p9
— Scott Chavers (@14chaversscott) July 1, 2019
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