Reyes Moronta, a talented right-handed pitcher, has passed away at just 31 years old. His life was cut short in a devastating ATV accident in the Dominican Republic.
Moronta’s death was confirmed by the Mexican Baseball League and his team, Bravos de Leon, via a post on X, formerly Twitter.
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Reyes Moronta, who pitched for the Giants, Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Angels over six seasons. He was 31. pic.twitter.com/GGV5Vv00xn
— MLB (@MLB) July 29, 2024
⚫️Lamentamos profundamente la partida de Reyes Moronta. Deseamos a familia y amigos encuentren pronta resignación ante esta noticia.
Un abrazo hasta el cielo 🕊️. pic.twitter.com/BM54bbfVSe
— Bravos de León (@NacimosBravos) July 29, 2024
According to reports, Moronta suffered fatal injuries while driving an ATV at his father’s house in Villa Gonzalez. The incident has sent shockwaves through the baseball community, with many mourning the loss of a talented player whose life was tragically cut short. A photo from the scene was shared by MLB Insider Hector Gomez, and a video of the aftermath is also circulating.
In a career marked by passion and perseverance, Reyes Moronta rose from a 17-year-old signing with the San Francisco Giants to a seasoned MLB player, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he played for, including the Giants, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Angels, before his tragic passing.
RIP.
