The accident occurred on August 18 in Corolla, in the northern Outer Banks, North Carolina. Nick Danbrowney was traveling as a passenger in a 2023 Ford Explorer driven by Rosario Edgar, 65
The vehicle was traveling at high speed when it ran off the road, struck an embankment and rolled over several times. Danbrowney was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, dying at the scene. Edgar was taken to hospital, where he also died from his injuries.
A promising career that fades
Nick Danbrowney had recently signed with the Bakersfield Train Robbers of the Pecos League, an independent league in California. In his first professional season, he struck out 32 batters in 21.2 innings. Prior to that, he was a standout at Ramapo College, where he became the all-time strikeout leader with 225, including 72 in his final season.
Reactions from the baseball world
Train Robbers manager Bill Rogan expressed his grief in a statement: “We are devastated. Although we parted ways after the season, we are still a close-knit group. Nick was a gentleman off the field and a great pitcher with a bright future. We loved him and will never forget him.”
Support for Danbrowney’s family
A GoFundMe campaign was launched to support Nick Danbrowney’s family. At the time of publication, more than $34,600 had been raised. The baseball community and its followers have shown their solidarity in the face of this irreparable loss.
A life that was extinguished too soon
The death of Nick Danbrowney represents a tragedy for the sport and for those who knew him. His talent, discipline and humility made him a prominent figure in professional baseball. His legacy will live on in those who shared the field with him and in the hearts of his loved ones.
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