Rookie Angels Pitcher Dies in Car Accident

Early Thursday morning, rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart died in a car accident (story) just hours after pitching six shutout innings for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Adenhart, 22, was just starting his first full season in the majors, having pitched just 12 innings in three games last year. Adenhart was among three people who died in the accident after their car was struck by a minivan in Fullerton, CA, just miles away from the stadium in Anaheim. The man in the minivan fled on foot and was later picked up by police on suspicion of hit-and-run. The fourth person in the vehicle with Adenhart was listed in critical condition at UC Irvine Medical Center. This was a tragic event for the entire Angels ballclub and he will be dearly missed. It's easy to think that one day will always follow another day, but as we've seen, we are never guaranteed tomorrow. Live every day like it could be your last and never take things for granted.