Baseball reacts to the devastating news that Roy Halladay passed away at the age of 40
The baseball world lost one of its best at far too young an age on Tuesday. The Pasco County Sheriff's Department confirmed that Roy Halladay, 40, has passed away after his single-engine airplane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. The two-time Cy Young Award winner leaves behind his wife, Brandy, and two children, Braden and Ryan.
The eight-time All-Star, known as one of the toughest competitors with one of the kindest hearts, was remembered by friends and admirers in the Majors who are feeling his absence deeply. Here are some of those reactions:
My prayers and condolences go out to the Halladay family for this devastating loss today! 🙏🏽
— Edwin Jackson (@EJ36) November 7, 2017
Way too soon. Thoughts and prayers to his family. https://t.co/HFzmOLOnn4
— Chris Iannetta (@Chris_Iannetta) November 7, 2017
Rest In Peace Doc Halladay. One of the best to ever do it. You will be missed.
— Dallas Keuchel (@kidkeuchy) November 7, 2017
Being a kid from Colorado, this man was my hero growing up!! Was a pleasure to watch pitch. Can't believe this happened https://t.co/F3yRacz5fx
— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman) November 7, 2017
We were together in this journey as Canadian Baseball Hall of Famers, now you are gone. RIP Roy Halladay pic.twitter.com/x5Vv0r8djx
— Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) November 7, 2017
Gone too soon my friend!!! Blessed to have shared the field with you as a teammate, competitor, friend and more importantly a brother. Praying for Brandy, Ryan and Brayden🙏🏽
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) November 7, 2017
One night I️ will never forget the intensity he pitched with and carried us to a victory🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽all he did was compliment Chooch on calling a great game taking minimal credit...that’s who he was🤙🏽 https://t.co/ZXFZsRRtY8
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) November 7, 2017
Devastating. One of my favorite teammates ever. The blueprint for what a competitor looks like.
— Michael Young (@MikeyY626) November 7, 2017
RIP Roy Halladay. Heartbroken for his family
I wanted to be Roy Halladay. I’m heartbroken, rest easy Doc.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) November 7, 2017
Phillies statement on the sudden & tragic passing of Roy Halladay: pic.twitter.com/gGhv7JUKv0
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) November 7, 2017
RIP Doc. I remember watching you in awe as a kid, your legacy will forever live on. Love those close to you. https://t.co/cMeiEXuCoV
— Lance McCullers Jr. (@LMcCullers43) November 7, 2017
Oh my god man. Day ruined. Wow. Prayers with the entire Halladay family. This is awful! https://t.co/nrS2INJ231
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) November 7, 2017
Absolutely devastated to hear of the death of Roy Halladay. Just sick. One of my favorite pitchers to ever watch. Prayers for his family...
— Brad Ziegler - FANTASY FOOTBALL - The Athletic (@BradZiegler) November 7, 2017
RIP...Roy Halladay one of the greatest teammates I have had the privilege the play with. Our prayers are with his wife and 2 boys!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Kevin Millar (@KMillar15) November 7, 2017
RIP Roy Halladay, the greatest example of a true competitor and a true gentleman. May God Bless him and his family
— Huston Street (@HustonStreet) November 7, 2017
One of the best of my era, on and off the field. My prayers to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/HPSjK4ySUE
— David Ross (@D_Ross3) November 7, 2017
In shock over the terrible news about Roy Halladay... a pitcher I grew up admiring & rooting for. Praying for his family & friends. #RIPDoc
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) November 7, 2017
Roy Halladay one of the greatest to put on a baseball uniform! My prayers are with his family so sad to see him go! You’re the man Doc
— Cameron Rupp (@CameronRupp) November 7, 2017
Got the chance to meet and hangout such an amazing professional. So sad to hear this news. R.I.P https://t.co/UWEugEf7As
— Ender Inciarte (@enderinciartem) November 7, 2017
Sooo saddened to hear about Roy Halladay. Easily one of the best pitchers I enjoyed watching compete. Prayers for the Halladay family
— Steve Cishek (@srSHREK31) November 7, 2017
RIP. Thoughts and prayers with his family. https://t.co/gcHrmWgiN9
— Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) November 7, 2017
We lost an MLB legend today in Roy Halladay! My heart breaks for him and his family. #RIPDoc
— Steven Souza Jr. (@SouzaJr) November 7, 2017
Roy Halladay was your favorite player's favorite player. A true ace and a wonderful person. Heartbroken for those who knew him best.
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) November 7, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Halladay family during this difficult time. The world lost a great one too early today #RIP34 pic.twitter.com/njBOuXZ9FW
— Max Scherzer (@Max_Scherzer) November 7, 2017
Can’t believe it. Roy was great guy and amazing pitcher, unhittable. This is very sad for the baseball family. Blessings to his family 💔
— Hanley Ramirez ⚾️ (@HanleyRamirez) November 7, 2017
Statement from Chase Utley: pic.twitter.com/rkFJVZiNic
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) November 7, 2017
Shocking news about a pitcher you wanted to be like but realized he was in a class of his own. Rest In Peace Doc
— Jered Weaver (@Weave1036) November 7, 2017
I’ll never forget Aug ‘13. Doc and I were two months away from retirement. He was hurt, clearly. He was still pitching tho. One day in Wrigley he was throwing 83, and all over the place. I go to the mound and he just said “everything hurts.”
— Michael Young (@MikeyY626) November 7, 2017
He wouldnt come out. Always fighting.
So sad to hear the tragic news with one of Baseball's all time great Roy Halladay RIP 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Dellin Betances (@DBetances68) November 7, 2017
What a loss all of baseball just suffered. Roy is a legend. A true warrior of a pitcher and man I️ truly admired. @phillies @bluejays
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) November 7, 2017
We all wanted to pitch like Roy, but as hard as we would try- nobody could work like Roy. I was honored to watch, thrilled to face him. (2)
— C.J. Wilson (@str8edgeracer) November 7, 2017
So sad about the tragedy of Roy Halladay. I was fortunate to introduce him into the @CDNBaseballHOF in June. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. pic.twitter.com/fCEOJh0KRS
— Fergie Jenkins (@31fergiejenkins) November 7, 2017
Roy Halladay's former Phillies teammate Cole Hamels: "He means a lot to all of us. We’re really, really gonna miss him." https://t.co/tYKWrOXjY5 pic.twitter.com/AyNzS8yDy4
— ABC News (@ABC) November 7, 2017
I’m saddened by the loss of a good man. Roy Halladay made a profound impact on so many people and he will be dearly missed. #RIP https://t.co/fD0iIdZLQl
— Al Leiter (@AlLeiter22) November 8, 2017
RIP Doc Halladay. It was an honor & a pleasure to share a baseball field with you. Fierce competitor, a true ace on the mound. #heavyheart
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) November 7, 2017
When people ask me if I could re-live any moment in baseball-1 that I always say would be to watch Doc pitch again! Today my heart goes out to Brandy and the boys. He was a great husband, father, friend and teammate. Such a special man! You will be forever missed! #RoyHalladay
— Cole Hamels (@ColeHamels) November 8, 2017
My prayers go out the family of Roy Halladay. He was a fierce competitor between the lines and a considerate friend, husband, and father off the field. His wife Brandy and sons are in our hearts and prayers tonight. #RIPDoc
— Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) November 8, 2017
Sad to hear about the passing of Roy Halladay today. Tremendous competitor. Prayers go out to his family. pic.twitter.com/qhAZeWaVyG
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) November 8, 2017
Statement from Carlos Ruiz, who caught Roy Halladay’s perfect game and postseason no-hitter. https://t.co/2fZ6ox4d69
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 8, 2017
