St. Louis outfield prospect Oscar Taveras (22) was reportedly killed in car accident while driving to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic with his girlfriend who also died. Taveras’ agent Brian Mejia confirmed the sad news.
https://twitter.com/LangoschMLB/status/526531040496467970
https://twitter.com/dSoldevila/status/526529469398654976
https://twitter.com/elnuevodiariord/status/526527441855344640
Having played in just 80 games this past season, Taveras was a highly touted prospect for the Cardinals and considered a top five talent heading into 2014 with superstar potential. Taveras’ last career highlight came during in Game 2 of the NLCS when he hit a game tying home run in the 7th inning.
https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/526530623112876032
https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/526533466503282689
UPDATE:
Dionisio Soldevila posted photos of Taveras’ red Chevy Camero. Taveras reportedly didn’t have ID on him and was identified by family members later on.
https://twitter.com/dSoldevila/status/526542457232973825
The St. Louis Cardinals also released a statement on the death of Oscar Taveras:
https://twitter.com/michaelgbaron/status/526549027551457280
https://twitter.com/MLB_PR/status/526554288169189376
