St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras killed in car accident

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras died in a car accident while driving in the Dominican Republic with his girlfriend, his familyand agent have

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras died in a car accident while driving in the Dominican Republic with his girlfriend, his familyand agent have confirmed.

Taveras was reportedly driving the car at the time of the crash. He was 22.

From MLB.com:

"Obviously, we have deep condolences to his family," Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said. "We are still waiting for more details before issuing a full statement."

According to MLB.com, there are no other details available about Taveras' death.

Taveras made his major league debut for the Cardinals on May 31, 2014. He played in 80 games, batted .239 and hit three home runs. The outfielder was the third ranked prospect in Major League Baseball by Baseball America.

On Oct. 12, Taveras hit a game-tying home run in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the San Francisco Giants. The Cardinals won the game, 5-4, but lost the series in five games.

Taveras was born in Puerto Plata, which is the place he was traveling to at the time of his death. Taveras also has a Canadian passport, and thought about playing for Team Canada in the 2012 World Baseball Classic. He stayed with the Cardinals in spring training instead.

Taveras' teammates and other players sent out messages about the rookie.

Wow! My heart truly hurts to hear the passing of Oscar! I've played with him every year and we truly lost a great person! #RIPOscarTaveras

— Kolten Wong (@KoltenWong) October 27, 2014

Absolute Tragedy.. My prayers go out to Oscar Taveras family.

— Matt Carpenter (@MattCarp13) October 27, 2014

So sad to hear about Oscar. My prayers go out to his family. In complete shock.. So sad.. Life isn't fair

— Randal Grichuk (@RGrich15) October 27, 2014

Shocked to hear about @Cardinals OF Oscar Taveras and girlfriend...Praying for their family and friends.

— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22) October 27, 2014

Life is so Precious! Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Oscar Taveras..Kid was an absolute stud! #CardinalsNation

— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) October 27, 2014

Horribly saddened by the news on amazing Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras. Praying for strength for his family, friends, & teammates.

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 27, 2014

#RIP Sadden by the lost of one of our baseball family members, Oscar Taveras! My prayers go out to his family & the @Cardinals organization

— Brandon Phillips (@DatDudeBP) October 27, 2014

Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Oscar Taveras and the @Cardinals organization tonight. #RIP

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) October 27, 2014

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