Or write about sports? He declared that the team would take a greater role in educating young players to "avoid reckless actions". [36] With a strong throwing arm, his defensive skills projected him to be a corner outfielder, particularly in right field. Oscar was an amazing talent with a bright future who was taken from us well before his time. Taveras crushed his first career home run 418 feet over the right-field fence, a solo blast in the fifth inning for his first hit, to give the Cardinals their first run before they went on to win, 2-0, over the Giants. His postseason debut was in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cementerio Municipal, Sosua, Puerto Plata, Debut: He played all three outfield positions while spending most of the time in center field. After coming off the bench in the August 28 game against Burlington, he went 3-for-3 with a home run and missed hitting for the cycle by a double. Although he hit just.265 with one home run (HR) and 42 runs batted in (RBI) in 65 games, Taveras earned a promotion to the Johnson City Cardinals of the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2010. A large decal in his memorial was posted in the home team bullpen of Busch Stadium along with the ones of Hancock and former pitcher Darryl Kile, who died of coronary artery disease during the 2002 season while still active. He hit safely in 94 games and reached base in 107. Born: Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak made a statement saying: I simply can’t believe it. However, the Cardinals believed that Taveras showed the range and skill to be an effective center fielder so he began taking an apprenticeship to learn the position.[4]. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He ranked second in hits (153), RBI and slugging percentage (.572), and tied for fourth both in home runs and triples (7). Oscar Francisco Taveras (June 19, 1992 – October 26, 2014) was a Dominican–Canadian professional baseball outfielder who played one season for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). 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[9], Selected to the Texas League All-Star team, Taveras started in center field and batted fourth. His final tweet was "Thanks for all the fan support!" 1992, died 2014 I want to be a major leaguer. [49][50] After the second alcohol-related fatality to a Cardinals player in a decade, following that of Josh Hancock in 2007, John Mozeliak lamented the circumstances of the player's death. [42] Taveras suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead while receiving care at Sosúa Cabarete Medical Center. (Age 22-101d) He started in right field and batted third, collecting one hit in three at-bats. His preparation also received high marks. The writing was to honor St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras who died Sunday in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic. He began taking interest in baseball early in life. Some high school data is courtesy David McWater. [6] For the season, Taveras batted .386 with a .444 on-base percentage (OBP), .584 slugging percentage (SLG), eight HR and 62 RBI in 78 games. [9], Taveras' season totals for 2012 included 23 HR, 94 RBI and a league-leading .321 batting average, his second minor league batting title. [23] In his last 10 games, he collected hits in all but one, batting .462. His hat was turned in for display at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. [9], Taveras won his first of two Cardinals Minor League Player of the Month awards in 2012 for April after batting .340 (32–94) with six HR and 21 RBI. [48] Taveras had left behind a one-year-old son, Oscar Yadier Taveras. 1) Taveras’ MLB debut: On May 31, Oscar Taveras made his debut for the St. Louis Cardinals. Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. Taveras was named the Texas League Player of the Year. He made his big league debut on May 31, 2014 and homered for his first hit. The obituary was featured in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on October 26, 2014, and Legacy on October 26, 2014. June 19, 1992 [3][4] Although he hit just .265 with one home run (HR) and 42 runs batted in (RBI) in 65 games, Taveras earned a promotion to the Johnson City Cardinals of the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2010. He became the youngest to hit a home run in his major league debut for the Cardinals since Eddie Morgan in 1936. Weeks before he died, Taveras hit a more meaningful home run off Jean Machi in the National League Championship Series. [4] An aggressive hitter, Taveras maintained control with his smooth swing. [9] Baseball America conferred the club with their Minor League Team of the Year award. Ventura himself went on to die in a car crash in the Dominican Republic less than 3 years later. Are you a Stathead, too? The 21-year-old St. Louis Cardinals rookie made his MLB debut on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, and he … His last appearance came in game five on October 16, when he grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the top of the ninth inning. When he belted that pinch-hit home run off Giants reliever Jean Machi in Game 2 of the NLCS, the ball tucking just inside the taxi cab-yellow foul pole in right field to knot the game at 3-all, you knew his was special. Oscar TaverasEvery home run hit or allowed by player including opponent, date, runners on, inning, score, and a complete summary of all home runs The next year, he won the Texas League batting title and was the Texas League Player of the Year and Cardinals organization Player of the Year. He was the hope," said teammate Carlos Martínez. He was the first Cardinals minor leaguer to win the MWL batting title since Brendan Ryan in 2004. (Age 21-346d, Originally from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Oscar Taveras grew up in a town called Sosúa. [20] The Cardinals invited him to spring training. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. [25], Regarded as a left-handed hitting version of Vladimir Guerrero (also a native of the Dominican Republic), one of Taveras' prized skills was an ability that few possess to square the bat on—and effectively hit—pitches that are out of the strike zone, much as the case was with Guerrero. The home run proved to be the game-winning run as the Cardinals won, 2–0. WS2014 Gm5: Rosenthal reports on Taveras' passing. In his first big league game, Cardinals top prospect Oscar Taveras clubbed a towering solo home run. The home run … His 3-for-4, home run, double and two-RBI effort helped earn him unanimous Most Valuable Player honors for the game. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Infatuated with swinging a bat, he looked raw in the outfield and often unsure on the bases. Especially productive against right-handed pitching, he forged a .366 batting average (37-for-101) with four HR and 24 RBI. St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras, a 22-year-old slugger who was regarded as one of the majors' top prospects, died Sunday in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Home Run (Line Drive to Deep RF Line); Pierzynski Scores, Home Run (Fly Ball to Deep RF Line); Wong Scores, (For more accurate walk-off HR totals, see the. Further, he earned two MWL Player of the Week (PoW) awards. [1] Martínez requested to change his uniform number from 44 to 18 (Taveras's number) to honor him in part because they were also friends. September 28, 2014 Taveras had been a much heralded prospect do, Died: In addition, he led the Texas League in extra base hits (67), doubles (37), total bases (273) and intentional walks (10). FILE - This Oct. 12, 2014 file photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras hitting a home run during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series against the San Francisco Giants in St. Louis. May 31, 2014 on October 13. [47], More than an estimated 5,000 gathered for Taveras's funeral in Sosúa, including about 40 who gathered on the rooftop of a cemetery church. The much hyped debut of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras lived up to its billing, as the 21-year old hit a home run in his first game as a major leaguer. Rare stuff. Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Yordano Ventura wrote "R.I.P. [9] He was named the Cardinals' Minor League Player of the Year. I’m the phenomenon. The Cardinals’ Oscar Taveras hits a solo home run in his second major league at bat in the fifth inning during a game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. [36], With a wide batting stance and slight leg kick that "allows him to maintain both incredible balance and timing", he shifted his weight on his left (back) leg "before connecting with the ball with an explosive, quick swing." Justice recalls Taveras' journey to the Major Leagues. While sliding into second base in a May 12 game, his ankle caught and pronated awkwardly on the bag, resulting in a high-ankle sprain. In Baseball America's "Best Tools" survey, he was rated the "Best Hitter for Average" in the Cardinals organization. Because of his bat speed and the wide range of pitch locations of which he could hit, Taveras successfully unraveled what are termed as "pitcher's pitches", which helped contribute to his high batting average. OSCAR TAVERAS SIGNED RAWLINGSOFFICIAL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLWITH LIMITED EDITION ENGRAVING AUCTION DESCRIPTION This Rawlings Official Major League Baseball showcases a hand signature from St. Louis Car Many thanks to him. [26] Taveras was held hitless in consecutive games just once. "[44] Commissioner of Baseball Bud Selig stated "With heavy hearts, tonight we play Game 5 of the 2014 World Series in the memory of these two young people. Oscar Taveras passed away on October 26, 2014 at the age of 22. and direct mailed to more than 64,000 households in St. Charles County, Missouri. Cardinals 22 year old right fielder Oscar Taveras had just completed an up and down rookie campaign this year. According to his father, Francisco Taveras, at about age five, he started to call himself "El Fenómeno," which is Spanish for "The Phenomenon". When Matt Adams came off the DL June 19, Taveras' 22nd birthday, the Cardinals optioned him back to Memphis after batting .189 with a .225 OBP and .297 SLG in 40 PA.[30] Despite the low rate statistics, he showed a marked ability to get contact on MLB pitching. [17], In each game from May 6–10, Taveras collected at least one RBI. [37] Earlier in his professional career, he gained a reputation for concentrating too heavily on hitting at the expense of his fielding. All rights reserved. Afterwards, he returned to the Dominican Republic; had he stayed in Canada, he would have entered the draft after high school. Authorities say, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, Taveras has died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. That is what a family does. He was here to uplift kids and put the town on the map. It also started to rain, immediately forcing a 47-minute delay. Welcome to The Show, Oscar Taveras. Exceeded rookie limits during 2014 season, More Óscar Taveras Pages at Baseball Reference, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, February 13, 11:44PM. Oscar is the #3 Overall Prospect in the Majors and his first MLB hit was a Home Run in this game. [17] The Cardinals added Taveras to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2013. He spent the entire season there, playing 124 games before participating in winter league play. He played in just 15 games after that for the season and in 46 total. Oscar Taveras died Sunday in a car crash in the Dominican Republic, at the age of 22. Over six minor league seasons, he batted .321 with a .519 slugging percentage. Touted as one of the best prospects in decades, Oscar Taveras came out of the Cardinals farm system with a prodigious .321 average and armfuls of awards. FILE - This October 12, 2014 photo shows St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras as he reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series against the San Francisco Giants. I first met Oscar when he was 16 years old and will forever remember him as a wonderful young man who was a gifted athlete with an infectious love for life who lived every day to the fullest.    vs. SFG 3 AB, 1 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB, Last Game: We present them here for purely educational purposes. [1], Questions arose as to whether he was intoxicated in that fatal crash on the Sosúa-Cabarete freeway. His combination of strong, quick hands and excellent hand-eye coordination allowed him to assert considerable bat control to make constant, square contact with the incoming pitch. He was batting .318 with a .502 SLG at Memphis. [23][24][25] He became the first from Sosúa to reach the major leagues. It was one of eight multi-hit games on the year. He won the league Rookie of the Year award after batting .316 with five home runs and 17 RBI as the Águilas clinched the league's best record. One hit was a home run that tied the score in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Giants, the only game the Cardinals won in the series; as it turned out, it was the final hit in his career. Cardinals chairman William DeWitt, Jr. issued the following statement: We are all stunned and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of the youngest members of the Cardinals family. [17] However, injury obstructed his in-game action. That week, he also achieved three three-hit games and two four-hit games. [28][29], Taveras hit his first MLB single the next day, June 1. That is what a team does. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. However, Taveras worked to increase his abilities in the outfield. He also hit .372 (73 of 196) with 12 HR and 49 RBI in the sixth inning and later. On May 31, 2014, Taveras homered in his major league debut against the San Francisco Giants and went on to hit .239 in 80 regular season games, playing mostly right field. U.S.olayers Nolan Arenado (12) and Paul Goldschmidt celebrate the team's 6-4 win over the World team in the MLB All-Star Futures baseball game Sunday, July 10, 2011, in … in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Buried: He ended the season with a 22-game on-base streak that spanned from August 4 to September 3. News was confirmed by Dionisio Soldevila, and according to the USA Today, Taveras had been driving home to the town of Sosua. [8] The Cardinals assigned him to play for the Springfield Cardinals of the Class AA Texas League. 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On October 26, 2014, Taveras and his girlfriend, Edilia Arvelo, both died in a car accident[38][39] on the Sosúa-Cabarete freeway in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic,[40][41] in which his red Chevrolet Camaro ran off the road and hit a tree. The first was for the week of July 17, after batting .600 (15 hits in 25 at bats) with five multi-hit games, 10 runs scored and five RBI. O.T #18" on his hat along with other tributes on his cleats and glove. Do you have a sports website? In his 124 total games, he played 93 in center field, 15 in right and one in left. On October 28, the Cardinals left the right field lights on at Busch Stadium[46] and released a Twitter photo of the scene the next day. [27] In 209 plate appearances, he walked just 14 times, but also struck out just 25 for a 12.1% strikeout rate. "He would say, 'I’m going to make you the happiest dad in the world. [18] Surgery to correct the sprain, performed by Dr. Robert Anderson, ended his season in August. [17] Further, he generated three four-hit games and 15 multi-hit games while hitting safely in 31 overall. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. His miss rate of 2.5% on swinging strikes was significantly lower than the MLB average of 9.1%. Oscar Taveras probably should have hit his first major league home run a month ago. On November 11, press releases confirmed that his blood alcohol content was 0.287, nearly six times the legal limit for the Dominican Republic. [17], For the season, Taveras rendered a .306 batting average with 12 doubles, five home runs and 32 RBI. Cardinals Outfielder Oscar Taveras' last MLB at-bat. [34] That series, he played three of the four games, collecting five hits in eight at-bats with a home run and four RBI. 18 because Martínez is already wearing it as his uniform number as a tribute. 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Taveras was the Texas League MVP for the 2012 Springfield Cardinals, who won the Double-A circuit that season, and the outfielder hit his first big-league home run … On October 26, 2014, he died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic shortly after the Cardinals were eliminated from the playoffs. During those same 10 games, he fashioned two three-hit games and one four-hit outing. [51], In January 2015, DeWitt announced plans for the Cardinals to renovate a baseball field in Sosúa in Taveras's honor, modeled after the Cardinals Care facilities in Greater St. Louis. [12][13] MLB.com also ranked Taveras as the Cardinals' number-one prospect,[14] and the number-three prospect in its Top 50 Prospects.

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