TEXAS — Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs has died at the age of 27, the team confirmed Monday.
“It is with great sorrow that we report Tyler Skaggs passed away earlier today in Texas,” an organization statement said. “Tyler has, and always will be, an important part of the Angels Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family during this devastating time.”
The Southlake Police department says they responded to the Hilton Hotel and located an “unconscious male in a room.”
Adding, “Officers arrived and found the male unresponsive and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
“At this time, no foul play is suspected. This investigation is ongoing and we will release pertinent information as it is available.”
Further details surrounding his death were unclear.
The Angels game scheduled for Monday against the Rangers in Texas has been canceled.
Angels statement on the passing of Tyler Skaggs. pic.twitter.com/6XA2Vu1uWV
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 1, 2019
Skaggs was drafted by the Angels in the first round of the 2009 MLB draft. He debuted in MLB in 2012.
