Former Arvada West High School and Major League Baseball star pitcher Roy Halladay died in a small-plane crash off the Florida Coast Wednesday. He was 40.
Halladay played 16 years in the majors, finishing with a record of 203-105, a 3.38 ERA and 2,117 strikeouts. An eight-time all-star, he was also a two-time Cy Young Award winner (2003 with the Blue Jays and 2010 with the Phillies).
MLB players, past and present, went to Twitter to offer their condolences:
We are saddened by the tragic news that Roy Halladay, 2-time Cy Young Award winner & 8-time All-Star, has died in a plane crash. He was 40.
— MLB (@MLB)
Statement from the Blue Jays organization on the tragic passing of Roy Halladay:
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays)
Phillies statement on the sudden & tragic passing of Roy Halladay:
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies)
We're saddened by the tragic loss of Colorado native & former MLB pitcher Roy Halladay. We send our deepest condolences to Roy's loved ones.
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies)
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Halladay family.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos)
Here with a heavy heart for my fellow Coloradan Roy Halladay’s family. 🙏🏾.
— Chauncey Billups (@1MrBigShot)
Doc.
— MLB (@MLB)
Roy Halladay's cap and ball from his 2010 perfect game. His legacy lives on in Cooperstown. Rest in peace, Doc.
— National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾ (@baseballhall)
Being a kid from Colorado, this man was my hero growing up!! Was a pleasure to watch pitch. Can't believe this happened
— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman)
In shock over the terrible news about Roy Halladay… a pitcher I grew up admiring & rooting for. Praying for his family & friends.
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout)
Such a sad day. We lost a great ball player but an even better human being. Many prayers to Brandy, Ryan, & Brayden. We will miss you Roy.
— Ryan Howard (@ryanhoward)
😔
— Taijuan Walker (@tai_walker)
I can’t believe it. So many times we competed against each other and even while competing, I wanted to see you! My condolences to his family
— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez)
Here with a heavy heart for my fellow Coloradan Roy Halladay’s family. 🙏🏾.
— Chauncey Billups (@1MrBigShot)
Heart broken- Roy was always the guy I looked up to in little league, in high school, in the bigs. So lucky to have been his teammate. Incredible husband, incredible dad, we will miss you Doc!
— Brad Lidge (@SlidersNSaves54)
My deepest condolences to the Halladay family during this difficult time. The world lost a great one too early today
— Max Scherzer (@Max_Scherzer)
Roy Halladay will be severely missed. Had the chance to pick his brain one time. I'm grateful to have come across such a humble man. My heart goes out to his beautiful family.
— Chris Archer (@ChrisArcher22)
I can remember the determination that doc brought everyday sayin 2 myself I got no shot 2day or ever. So sad 4 his family.
— Todd Frazier (@FlavaFraz21)
All I️ can say is wow, life is short. RIP Roy Halladay. It was an honor to compete against you so many times.
— Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria)
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A few words can't sum up all that you meant to so many. RIP Doc.
— Trevor Hoffman (@THoffman51)
Shocked and saddened… gone way too soon. One of the best ever.
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander)
Rest In Peace Doc Halladay. One of the best to ever do it. You will be missed.
— Dallas Keuchel (@kidkeuchy)
Such a sad sad day friend and teammate Roy Halladay passed away RIP my friend
— david wells (@BoomerWells33)
https://twitter.com/ABREG_1/status/928013616300941313
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)
Heartbroken over Roy H. He was the not only the standard of excellence in the game of baseball but in life! Will miss u my friend..
— Jake Peavy (@JakePeavy_22)
What a loss all of baseball just suffered. Roy is a legend. A true warrior of a pitcher and man I️ truly admired.
— Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard)
One of the best to ever do it. I had a front row seat to watch his greatness. RIP Doc. 🙏🏾 to Brandy and the kids.
— Vernon Wells (@VernonWells10)
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Very sad to hear about this. Good man, great pitcher and competitor. My condolences to his family 🙏🏽
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig)
Heart is broken to hear about Roy Halladay .great friend, teammate, father and husband. One of the best teammates ever! You will be missed !
— Roy Oswalt (@royoswalt44net)
This is heartbreaking 🙏🏾🙏🏾
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia)
Devastating news about Roy Halladay.The only teammate to beat me to the field!A true beast!Praying for his wife and 2 boys!
— Juan Pierre (@JPBeastMode)
Immense sadness, crushing. was one of the best ever. Special person and great talent. Prayers to his family.
— Dennis Eckersley (@Eck43)
Just heard the tragic news about and I'm speechless. One of the best pitchers I've ever seen play. Very sad day for our game.
— Jon Lester (@JLester34)
RIP Doc Halladay. It was an honor & a pleasure to share a baseball field with you. Fierce competitor, a true ace on the mound.
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10)
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)
I wanted to be Roy Halladay. I’m heartbroken, rest easy Doc.
— dan haren (@ithrow88)
I only own like 5 signed jerseys, and I was so scared to ask him. He wrote that he liked watching ME pitch. What an honor
— dan haren (@ithrow88)
This hurts
— Andrew McCutchen (@TheCUTCH22)
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 (@BradZiegler)
RIP to Roy Halladay. When I played baseball, I always wanted to pitch like “Doc”.
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns)
