Sad news..Nick Adenhart killed

Quack & Willy · Post by **Quack & Willy** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:23 am

TMZ.com reports that 22-year-old Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident hours after his start Thursday night against the A's.

According to the website: "Cops say someone driving a minivan blew through a red light, causing the Mitsubishi that Adenhart was riding in to hit a light pole. Three people were killed in the crash, including Nick." The van driving reportedly fled the scene before eventually being apprehended, and has been charged with felony hit-and-run.

graybros · Post by **graybros** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:31 am

just saw that too. wow, so tragic and random.

King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:31 am

Very tragic. R.I.P.

Scott Boras · Post by **Scott Boras** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:31 am

Originally posted by Quack & Willy:

TMZ.com reports that 22-year-old Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident hours after his start Thursday night against the A's.

According to the website: "Cops say someone driving a minivan blew through a red light, causing the Mitsubishi that Adenhart was riding in to hit a light pole. Three people were killed in the crash, including Nick." The van driving reportedly fled the scene before eventually being apprehended, and has been charged with felony hit-and-run. This makes me sick to my stomach. What a terrible story to see on rotoworld (or anywhere for that matter). Not to add levity to the situation, but what is it with Angels pitchers? Are they all cursed?

bigdaddyk · Post by **bigdaddyk** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:32 am

Just a terrible tragedy.Fantasy baseball becomes a non issue when something like this happens.Something needs to be done about these maniacs getting behind the wheel and having no regard for human life whatsoever.R.I.P. NICK.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:32 am

unbelieveable. the guy had his whole life ahead of him. tragic...

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:37 am

holy sh*t. wow. terrible, just terrible.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:39 am

"We're told one of the other men killed in the crash was also affiliated with the Angels organization."

Return of the Aces · Post by **Return of the Aces** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:41 am

I just heard about it. It is terrible tragic news.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:48 am

mlb canceled the game tonight?

Latham · Post by **Latham** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:49 am

Wow, what a sad story. Makes you realize how important life is and to appreciate everything we have. A very sad story for a kid who had his whole life in front of him. RIP Nick

Quahogs · Post by **Quahogs** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:53 am

Was hoping it was a sick thread. Now im just sick

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:55 am

Originally posted by Quahogs:

Was hoping it was a sick thread. Now im just sick

same feeling i had too. i thought it was a cruel joke at first

chimpat · Post by **chimpat** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:57 am

Wow, absolutely tragic.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:57 am

Although coincidental, I thought that it was appropriate that Chad Qualls new son story followed the Adenhart update.

RIP Nick, we hardly knew you.

Lost Sailor · Post by **Lost Sailor** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 4:58 am

Wow.. just getting word of this. Horrible, man. Flashbacks of Kile.

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:17 am

I'm just sick.

Mike Miley, Lyman Bostock, Chico Ruiz, Nick Adenhart.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:30 am

Originally posted by JohnZ:

I'm just sick.

Mike Miley, Lyman Bostock, Chico Ruiz, Nick Adenhart. Wow...

The Mighty Men · Post by **The Mighty Men** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:43 am

He had to have been feeling pretty good about his performance last night. Nice young pitcher who had been turning the corner for a productive career. He was an intriguing pitcher this year. Then, in a blink, he is gone.

Another example of why we have to treasure those we love, because you just never know when tragedy is around the corner.

SlimShady · Post by **SlimShady** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:53 am

Unreal.. I remember Lyman Bostock. Incredible potential. Don't forget Donnie Moore.

Game might be cancelled tonight. It should be. Play a double-header later in the year. No reason to play today.

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:55 am

Originally posted by alang:

Unreal.. I remember Lyman Bostock. Incredible potential. Don't forget Donnie Moore.

Game might be cancelled tonight. It should be. Play a double-header later in the year. No reason to play today. D.Moore too..

I hope they don't cancel. I've had tix for a week and would like to be there to honor him.

[ April 09, 2009, 12:14 PM: Message edited by: JohnZ ]

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:02 am

I watched his starts last year. He seemed like a kid who wanted it so bad that he was putting pressure on himself beyond belief. I watched a few innings last night and just thought the kid is starting to turn a corner. I felt good for him b/c it seemed like he was feeling like he belonged for the first time. In all that sadness I hope he did at least get that feeling for a moment.

As a parent your heart just breaks for his parents. They had to be so proud of him.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:15 am

Wow...pulled up the archived game from last night (both the Giants and A's games were blacked out last night) on MLB.TV. and watching now.

Gotta feel for his family...very sad.

He'll always be an Angel.

[ April 09, 2009, 12:35 PM: Message edited by: sportsbettingman ]

huskyfan88 · Post by **huskyfan88** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:21 am

A sad and tragic day. Reminded me of the Steve Olin & Tim Crews boating accident. Condolences to his family and the Angels organization.

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:27 am

How terrible is this...

We all take passing a Green Light for granted sometimes...

The Angels game will surely be canceled tonight...

Those guys are going to be in pieces...

The Angels pitching right now has been decimated...

Poor kid just shutout the A's for 6 inings too...

RIP Nick Adenhart