MLB Players React to the Death of Angels Pitcher Tyler Skaggs
By Jerry Trotta

The Los Angeles Angels delivered devastating news to the world of baseball on Monday, announcing that left-handed pitcher Tyler Skaggs passed away in Texas.
To say that this came as a shock wouldn't even begin to describe it, and as expected, several high-profile figures of MLB took to Twitter to express their condolences.
We'll start with former big league pitcher Phil Hughes, who just shared lunch with Skaggs just a few short weeks ago.
I just had lunch with Tyler a couple weeks ago. We talked pitching, life. He was so excited about the season. Absolutely gutted. I’m sick
— Phil Hughes (@PJHughes45) July 1, 2019
We are too, Hughes. We are too.
Mike Trout, who has been close with Skaggs for several years, was devastated by the loss of his teammate.
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
He's crushed by the loss of his teammate and friend, and sent condolences out to Skaggs' wife.
Astros star infielder Alex Bregman was shaken up by the passing of his division rival, and took to Twitter to say a prayer for Skaggs.
Oh my god. RIP. ???? https://t.co/2HVG3vQpFu
— Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) July 1, 2019
Clearly, Bregman was just as shocked by the news as any of us.
This next photo, provided by Nelson Cruz, is bound to make you choke up. It confirms the widely regarded notion that Skaggs was as compassionate and kind-hearted as they come.
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
He loved to give back, and this photo of him at a children's hospital shows that he didn't take his platform as a professional athlete for granted.
Braves centerfielder Ender Inciarte was a teammate of Skaggs for just one season but still considered him a "brother."
Terrible news. Unbelievable person and teammate. So sad to hear something like this. RIP brother.
— Ender Inciarte (@enderinciartem) July 1, 2019
Indians starter Trevor Bauer came up through the minor league ranks with Skaggs and his memoriam doesn't even need a description. It's that touching.
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
Rays reliever Ryan Sheriff was a little league teammate of Skaggs'. More importantly, they were best buds.
RIP to my longtime friend and Little League teammate i love you brotha RIP Tyler Skaggs.
— Ryan Sherriff (@KingSherriff) July 1, 2019
If the previous posts didn't really dig deep into just how beloved Skaggs was as a person, this post by ESPN reporter Alden Gonzalez will definitely do the trick.
The death of Tyler Skaggs has taken my breath away. One of the coolest, nicest, most down-to-Earth people you could ever meet; someone who was really starting to come into his own, too. Devastated for his family, especially his wife and his mom.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) July 1, 2019
Current Angels teammate, pitcher Parker Bridwell, like all of us, is finding it difficult to come to terms with today's developments.
I can’t believe this, my heart and prayers go out to his wife and family! We lost an amazing human being. Rest In Peace brother
— Parker Bridwell (@PBrid91) July 1, 2019
And finally, Angels beat writer Fabian Ardaya just spoke to Tyler on Sunday stressing how badly he wanted to step on the mound at Dodger Stadium.
I’m still in shock. Just yesterday, Tyler Skaggs was talking about how badly he wanted to pitch at Dodger Stadium in an Angels uniform. One of the kindest, most straightforward people I’ve met in baseball. I’m devastated for his family and teammates.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) July 1, 2019
So, so powerful. And so, so heartbreaking.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Carli, and the rest of his family.
Rest easy, Tyler Skaggs.