CARACAS, Venezuela (AP)—Former Major League pitcher Rosman Garcia died after a car accident early Thursday in his native Venezuela. He was 32.
Garcia played for the Texas Rangers in 2003. He had been playing recently for a Venezuelan team, the Aragua Tigers.
Team spokesman Manuel Rodriguez said in a Twitter message that Garcia was killed when he was driving home early Thursday after a game. He said Garcia’s car skidded off the road and hit a tree.
During his career with the Rangers in 2003, Garcia pitched 46 games and had a 6.02 ERA. He returned to the Rangers the following season but was sent back to the minor leagues after four games
Garcia played for the Texas Rangers in 2003. He had been playing recently for a Venezuelan team, the Aragua Tigers.
Team spokesman Manuel Rodriguez said in a Twitter message that Garcia was killed when he was driving home early Thursday after a game. He said Garcia’s car skidded off the road and hit a tree.
During his career with the Rangers in 2003, Garcia pitched 46 games and had a 6.02 ERA. He returned to the Rangers the following season but was sent back to the minor leagues after four games