Despite fatal tragedy, Nick Adenhart leaves behind the right legacy

A black halo and black point loomed above Scott Boras's head as he emotionally spewed his supposedly deep felt remorse about losing a baseball player and client. But this time it was different. Everybody lost out. Nick Adenhart, a promising Los Angeles Angels player had passed away, hours after pitching six shutout innings for his first major league victory.

But despite his brief career tragically being cut short, Nick did it right. He was friendly towards everyone and he battled game in and game out to reach the major leagues by only the age of 22.

For Nick, his legacy will not be pitching the final game 7 out of the World Series. But his value to those who knew him is worth much more than that. He treated everyone he met with respect and love. In this age of scandal, he was a breath of fresh air. That is why so many thousands are legitimately saddened by the passing of a person that they scarcely knew. Adenhart hit the big time, but he did not big time anybody who's pass he crossed.


Back Story

After achieving acclaimed success in the minors, Nick Adenhart finally received his chance to be in starting rotation at the start of the 2009 season. Adenhart was the number three pitcher and had brilliantly pitched six shutout innings in his first start of the season. In the sixth inning Adenhart pitched a one-tw0-three inning.

Later that night (early morning), in downtown Fullerton, Nick Adenhart was in a four passenger convertible car that was hit by a drunk driver in a mini van. The drunk driver ran a red light and t-boned into the group. Nick Adenhart, 22, Courtney Stewart (driver) of Fullerton, Henry Pearson, 25 of Manhattan Beach died. The fourth member of the group, Jon Wilhite is in critical condition. The drunk driver, Andrew Thomas Gallo, fled the scene and ran down the 91 freeway.



Picture 1: Nick Adenhart, Los Angeles Angels pitcher, victim
Picture 2: Courtney Stewart, victim
Picture 3: Adenhart tribute at Angels Stadium
Picture 4: Adenhart's agent, Scott Boras wipes his dry tears
Picture 5: Nick Adenhart, Los Angeles Angels studio picture