The Cardinals offer condolences to the family of Oscar Taveras, the 22-year-old Cardinals outfielder who was killed in an automobile accident in the Dominican Republic. All fans are invited to use this guestbook blog to share their condolences and memories of Oscar as well.
“We are all stunned and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of the youngest members of the Cardinals family,” Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said. “Oscar was an amazing talent with a bright future who was taken from us well before his time. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends tonight.”
“I simply can’t believe it,” said John Mozeliak, Sr. VP & GM of the Cardinals. “I first met Oscar when he was sixteen 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.”
The team will provide additional information on funeral arrangements at a later time. Please share your condolences and memories in the comments below.
Remembering Oscar 
Such a loss for Oscar’s family, friends, teammates and fans. Wishing God’s blessings for healing and happy memories for all.
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Rip. gone to soon. my condolences to his family
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This is still a shocker for all us St Louis Cardinals Fans. Oscar had so much potential to offer the Cardinals. He will be missed.
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My son Logan got the honor in 2011 has a little league state runner up to appear with Oscar Tavares on field at the quad city river bandits game.A moment we will never forget. I have a picture but not sure how to share it here. Also one of his Quad City River Bandits baseball cards thank you.
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Oscar Traveras was taken at such a young age. It is a very sad time in Cardinal Nation. Thoughts and prayers to both families.
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I’m a diehard Cubs fan and to be honest I’m a little hesitant to post here. However, this tragedy surpasses any rivalry. When I heard this news, I was sick to my stomach as a baseball fan. Oscar had so much talent yet untapped and so much life to live. This is beyond tragic. I was so looking forward to the next decade or so to see our young prospects and Cardinals teams led by Oscar play each other. We’ll never get to see that now. Baseball as a whole was robbed and I offer my sincerest, heartfelt condolences to Oscar’s family, friends, the Cardinals, and their fans. I tip my Cubs cap to you all today. I am so sorry.
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Can’t quite shake the shock. RIP big man – Cardinal Nation and the baseball world will miss you greatly!!!
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What a tragic loss for the families and secondly the cardinals community as a whole. Our prayers are with the families today and please know that as cardinal fans we all feel the hurt that comes with losing one of our own. RIP ot18
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Saw him play many times here in Memphis. He did not appear to play the game with reckless abandon nor any urgency…..in fact, I’m pretty sure the club thought he was not tough enough with some superficial wounds he received early on. They were slow to promote him from Triple A. It was a case of tough love. Then the Cards promoted him and he hit a HR in his 1st at bat. Then he hit .239 rest of the way. I’m not sure if he ever would have succeeded considerably at the MLB level. However, from what I saw, he was pure grace. His swing was very close to Griffey Jr. And the bat had huge pop. My gut says he would have overcame, what I perceived as, immaturity and gone on to have a MVP career. He was so, so close to making that happen.
And, I am a Braves fan….
Much respect.
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RIP OT18. We will miss the shining light you were destined to be. To Oscar’s family, please know that Cardinal Nation is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest condolences from St. Louis.
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Happy Flight, Oscar, Happy Flight….rest in heavenly peace, brother.
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I feel ver y sad because yesterday al baseball lost a great and awesome player, he had a big future but what we can do now, i wait that lord GOD bless his family and his friends. Rest in peace Oscar taveras you’re always in our hearts
Forma ever in My mind
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My thoughts and prayers go out to Oscar’s family, friends and fans during this very difficult time.
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The Cards were the ride of his life. RIP Mr. Taveras
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It was exciting to watch him play the game. I life lost at such a young age. I give my condolences to his family, friends, and MLB.
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Another Cardinal taken way too early. Oscar will not only be missed at the big club in St.Louis, but he made a big impact to get there here in AAA Memphis Redbirds. We will miss you and your great attitude you brought to every game when talking to the fans.
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Hearts and prayers going out to Oscar and his family. And the family of his girlfriend. They have suffered a loss as well.
“HEY ROOKIE….You were good”.
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Your Spirit and smile in the dugout was shown all the time during the games. You will be missed, Oscar! Prayers to your family.
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I was at his first game versus the Giants this year with my college roommates, and when we heard Oscar got called up, the game instantly got better. We had all you can eat and drink, great seats, but seeing Oscar turn on that pitch and put it into the right field bleachers was amazing! I have so many Cardinal memories but this is up there. He seemed to just be happy to be at the ballpark. Condolences to his and his girlfriends family
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RIP Oscar. Thoughts and prayers to Oscar’s family and friends during these difficult times.
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Glad I got to witness oscars last homerun ever. Rip oscar! Cardinal forever
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English Cardinals fan here.
I don’t get over there every year, and by missing this year I am sad to know that I will now never get to see this bright young prospect play.
Desperately sad for him, his family and his fans.
God Bless Oscar.
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My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family, friends, and the whole Cardinal organization. I can’t imagine the loss you must be feeling. As a fan I am saddened and feel lucky to have gotten to watch and cheer him on this year along with the whole wonderful team. You are a wonderful, loving family that will help each other get thru this horrible time. My sympathies and love to you all
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He was such a young talent gone to soon my condolences to his family and his girlfriend family too my memory was when he hit that home run in the playoffs going to miss him rest in peace oscar
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A young man with great talent. A life too short. Sympathies to his family.
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Oscar – You are sorely missed in Cardinal Nation!! Once a Cardinals always a Cardinals even with angel wings. My heart hurts that we long such a talent that was just beginning a new chapter! My deepest sympathy for you and your family as well as your girlfriends family. Gone too Soon!!
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Mere words cannot explain the sorrow. To lose a fine, talented man …………
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RIP Oscar. Prayers for your family, the Cardinal Nation family and Ms. Arvelo’s family as they go through this difficult time. I as part of the Cardinal Nation will really miss out on seeing you as the next cardinal legend. Your beautiful smile will be missed.
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Oscar , you seemed like a brother to me and I never even met you but you were part of the family once you put that Cardinal jersey over your head.
it’s hard to believe that you’re gone . I guess that’s why they always say “the good die young” RIP brother, the cardinal nation will never forget you. #ForeverACardinal
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Like so many fellow Cardinal fans I’m heartbroken at the loss of Oscar. My heart and prayers go out to his family and Cardinal team-mates. You guys bring so much excitement and joy to us during the summer it becomes easy to take you for granted. Something like this makes you realize how precious each day we have is. Thank you, and may God’s peace be with you.
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I was so shocked when I heard about the passing of Oscar! He was an amazing player and one of my favorites. Nobody deserves to die so young and you’ll be missed Oscar! ♥ Praying for you and your family!
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With a heavy heart and prayers for your family and friends, know you will be missed. Loved seeing you at spring training and was excited at all your potential. We will never know just how good you would have been.
Once a member of the Cardinal family always a Cardinal. We will miss your big happy grin and your energy.
Say hi to Stan the man. RIP Oscar.
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This is a sad day 4 Cardinal nation and baseball as we have truly lost a great ballplayer and a great young man ! Thoughts and prayers go out 2 his family and the Cardinal orginazation ! He will truly be missed !! Although his time was short he gave us all a glimpse of truly how special he was ! As we all say good-bye , I’m sure he will now be playing on a field of dreams high above ! Just wish his time wasn’t so short ! May he rest in peace and until we all meet at cardinals game high above again I’m sure Oscar will be a star there as he was on his short time here !
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R.I.P Oscar you will always be missed in STL . This is a very unfortunate event for not only the team but also the fans.I was able to make it out once this year and I remember Oscar hitting a really big homer.I thought that this kid will be one great player one day, and still think that would have been so.Again Oscar will be missed by all of Cardinal Nation.R.I.P Oscar Taveras
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Our deepest condolence to the family! Rest in peace Oscar Taveras! Great player!!! Never forgotten!!!
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Rip Oscar. You will forever be missed. Prayers to your family and your cardinal family.
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Cardinal Nation and all of MLB mourn the loss of Oscar, and we hope that he continues to slug home runs in his new life. God bless
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I worked for the Johnson City Cardinals 2009-2011. I was lucky enough to get to know several of the players and I follow their progress each year. Oscar was one of those guys. The spring training following the championship I had the opportunity to join the team for the ring presentation but before the game I was showing my wife around Roger Dean Stadium and we came across the field that he was on. I told her that day that he would play in St Louis really soon. He overheard me bragging about him and made eye contact with me then went back to what he was doing. Very humble young man. Rest in peace, Oscar. You are missed.
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RIP Oscar. Prayers for your family and the Cardinal Nation family as they go through this difficult time.
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We as Cardinal Nation will really miss out on the next cardinal legend. Our thoughts and prayers to both Oscar and his girlfriends families.
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Sending lots of prayers to Oscar’s family at this time You will be missed a a lot! Rest In Peace Oscar! ❤
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I was so looking forward to watching this talented man grow into a Cardinal player. My prayers go out to the family of Oscar and his girlfriend and to the @Cardinals franchise. Your star burned bright and will be missed from the sky. Requiescat in pace Oscar.
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Oh Oscar, how can this be? How can this be happening again to another Cardinals player, just when his time should be beginning. We at Cardinal Nation, will NEVER get used to this.
It seems like yesterday you walked up to bat and hit your first home run as a St. Louis Cardinal and the fans went crazy with excitement. I believe and I may be wrong, that your last up to bat was a home run too. You will always be a Cardinal, only now your wings soar higher. You have earned the ultimate Home Run! Our hearts break for your family, friends and those of your girlfriend as well. We pray for them all to find some comfort in knowing, how much Cardinal Nation loved you. Rest In Peace Oscar and to your girlfriend. R.I.P.
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Shocked and saddened to hear the news about Oscar. You were destined for baseball greatness and now you belong to the heavens. Such a proud player and your love of the game was apparent with each game you played. My thoughts and prayers to both families, your Cardinal brothers and all of your heart broken fans. Rest in peace Oscar, we will never forget you.
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It’s weird. I’ve never really been said over a celebrity’s death so this is a weird feeling for me. It feels like yesterday I was telling my friends about the prospect Oscar Taveras. This Cano-like hitter with insane skills but now none of that matters. I pray for your family and your girlfriend’s family. Life is too short and too precious. #rip
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My brother and I were there for your first home run. It was magistic! We were so excited to finally see you in person and to lauch the ball with such grace was a memory I’ll never forget. I was also there with my girlfriend for game 2 vs the Giants when you tied the game with your last home run. I will cherish those memories as I now am heartbroken along with not only Cardinal Nation but all of baseball and the people that loved you! RIP Oscar! My sincere condolences to your and your girlfriend’s family! I will never forget!
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Cardinal Nation & MLB mourn the loss of such a phenomenal, charasmatic young man!! R.I.P. Oscar! Forever our CARDINAL!!! Swing Away Angel…😇
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Wow! What a shocker! You will be missed Oscar. Mike Matheny said it best. St. Louis LOVES its sports players and teams. Our state is in mourning as well as his family. Thoughts and prayers for everyone.
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Oscar altho we didn’t have that long with you, you were a glow in the night with that big smile of yours, you will be missed but thought of often
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My deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and teammates. He will be missed. He was such a great baseball player.
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