Summary Reds owner Bob Castellini sent condolences to the families.
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Jairo Capellan was killed and two other young players injured on Saturday in a car smash in their native Dominican Republic, the Major League Baseball team announced.
The 19-year-old Capellan had just finished his first season of professional baseball with the Reds farm team in the Dominican Summer League.
The Reds did not release any other details other than to say pitcher Raul Hernandez was in critical condition and outfielder Emilio Garcia was in stable condition. Both are age 19.
The MLB team did not say where the crash took place, what type of vehicle they were in, or if others were involved.
Reds owner Bob Castellini sent condolences to the families.
"Our Dominican operations are an integral part of the Reds organization, and this tragedy affects us all," Castellini said. "We will remain closely involved to help everyone through this difficult time."
Reds Latin America field coordinator Joe Noboa said Capellan will be mourned by family, friends and teammates.
"Jairo was a talented young pitcher with a bright future who was taken from us much too soon," Noboa told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "He will be missed by everyone who knew him -- his teammates, coaches and our Dominican Academy staff."
