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Nick Adenhart, 1986-2009

Nick Adenhart Nick Adenhart tossed six shutout innings for the Angels hours before his death. (AP)

Angels rookie pitcher Adenhart killed in automobile accident

Just hours after pitching six shutout innings in his season debut, promising Angels hurler Nick Adenhart was involved in an automobile accident and died from his injuries at UCI Medical Center on April 9. More >

Career Highlights
Summary of Accomplishments:
  • 14th-round Draft pick of the Angels in 2004
  • 37-28 career Minor League record with 3.87 ERA
  • Member of Team USA in 2006 Futures Game
  • Member of Team USA Olympic Qualifying team in 2006
  • Youngest pitcher in Majors at time of callup in 2008
  • Named Youth Player of the Year by Baseball America in 2001
Career totals (2008-09)
W L ERA G IP BB SO
1 0 6.00 4 18 16 9
::: Quick Facts :::
Born: Aug. 24, 1986, Silver Spring, Md.
School: Williamsport (Md.), H.S.
MLB debut: May 1, 2008, vs. A's
Remembering Nick Adenhart
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