Former MLB pitcher Reyes Moronta passed away in a car accident on Sunday.
The accident happened in the Dominican Republic, and he was 31 years old. Moronta played six seasons in Major League Baseball, most recently with the Los Angeles Angels in 2023. He spent most of his career with the San Francisco Giants but also pitched for the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.
Moronta was playing for Bravos de León this season:
⚫️Lamentamos profundamente la partida de Reyes Moronta. Deseamos a familia y amigos encuentren pronta resignación ante esta noticia.
Un abrazo hasta el cielo 🕊️.
— Bravos de León (@NacimosBravos)
Career Highlights:
The Giants signed him from the Dominican Republic, and he debuted in MLB at 24 years old back in September 2017. Over his career, he made 177 appearances as a reliever and was known for being very effective. His last MLB game was just over a year ago.
Fans will surely miss him deeply.
He had been playing in the Mexican League before this tragic event occurred. The news has left many saddened by his sudden departure.
What do you think about this sad news?
