Houston Astros Brilliant Prospect Dead at 24 Following Traffic Accident in the Dominican Republic
The Houston Astros have announced the death of former pitching prospect Ronny Garcia, who passed away at the age of 24 in a traffic accident. The team expressed their condolences to Garcia’s family and friends in a post on social media, which included a photo of Garcia smiling in an orange Astros jersey. The accident occurred on Saturday, April 20, and Garcia was a promising young player in the Astros’ organization before his untimely death.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Astros prospect, Ronny Garcia.
Our condolences go out to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/CjoErDe6EC
— Houston Astros (@astros) April 20, 2024
According to reports, former Houston Astros pitching prospect Ronny Garcia and his father were killed in a two-motorcycle accident in Samaná, Dominican Republic, on the Las Galeras-Samaná highway. Garcia was a relief pitcher in the Astros’ farm system for six seasons, playing for several minor league teams, including the Fayetteville Woodpeckers and Asheville Tourists in North Carolina.
He joined the Astros organization in 2016 as a 16-year-old international signing and also pitched in the Florida Complex League. The news of his death was confirmed by the Astros in a social media post, expressing their condolences to Garcia’s family and friends.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Ronny Garcia. Ronny spent parts of three seasons with Fayetteville, always carrying a smile around the ballpark.
He was a talented pitcher and a beloved teammate. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/6LalISRROT
— Fayetteville Woodpeckers (@WoodpeckersNC) April 20, 2024
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, a Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, expressed their sadness over the passing of former pitcher Ronny Garcia. Garcia, who spent parts of three seasons with the team, was known for his smile and positive attitude around the ballpark.
He was a talented pitcher and well-liked by his teammates. The team extended their condolences to Garcia’s family during this difficult time. According to the Minor League Baseball website, Garcia won a total of nine games and lost 15 across six seasons in the minor leagues.
