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 
I had never been more excited about a young player coming through the ranks. Every year I’d tell co-workers…”just wait, this kids gonna be special!” We saw glimpses of your greatness, but you were taken from us far too early. FOREVER A REDBIRD
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My heartfelt prayers go out to the direct families involved, Oscar’s and Edilia’s—they were both gone too soon. And also to my fellow brothers and sisters in Cardinals Nation, may our Holy Father grant us the peace to understand and give us the comfort to move forward.
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When I was 8 years old and just moved away from St. Louis, Derril Kile passed away and it felt like a family member had passed. I havn’t lived there since but have still been following Cardinals baseball my whole life and yesterday when the news came out, I felt the same sick feeling in my stomach and teared up a bit that the youngster, Oscar, had died. I offer my condolences to the families of both him and his gf and to his friends, including Kolten Wong. Can’t imagine what they are all going through. He is in my prayers.
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My thoughts and prayers go out to taveras family. Not just cardinal nation but the mlb lost a really really great player. Oscar would be one of the main reasons why i would go watch baseball at hammons field in Springfield, MO. I’ll always remember his first hit in the major’s which was an absolute bomb! Even when he was struggling in the majors he would always have a smile on his face. His follow through was one of the best i have ever seen. Its crazy to think that his last and first hit were both home runs and both were against the giants. Oscar was compared to becoming the next albert pujols. He was taken way too early. RIP Oscar Taveras. Gone but never ever forgotten.
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It is such an absolute waste of talent, not to even mention how young he was. It forces me to sit back and give praise to God for everyday he allows my loved ones and I another glorious day on this Earth. Now, more than ever, I wish the Cardinals had made the World Series because Oscar might still be with us. I am praying for his family, his girlfriend’s family, and the entire Cardinal Nation family. Rest in Peace.
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Sad that he was called up before his time… my heartfelt condolences.
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Oscar, thank you for being a respectable and professional young man. You were not only an amazing player, but an amazing person too. God must have really wanted you to play for his team in heaven to take you away from your family, and your fans. You will always be remembered as a Cardinal, but also as a man. Thank you Oscar for your time on the Cardinals, and say hi to Stan and everyone else for us. To your family and friends, I’ll be praying that y’all can cope with this, and become even closer with god through this absolute tragedy. Thanks for blessing us with one heck of a talented baseball player, and one heck of a Cardinal.
#OT18
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my heart heavy right now . Even though I dint know him but I just love me some him. Prayers go out to his family and his girlfriends family.rip
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To Oscar’s family, the entire Cardinals team and fans — you are in our thoughts and prayers. We were so saddened to learn this tragic news. May your wonderful memories help to bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
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It’s more than just a game. RIP Oscar.
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I remember watching you hit your second career homer from behind the dugout in San Diego, you were on the way to becoming the next Cardinal great. I am going to miss watching the ball fly off the bat and your beautiful left hand swing. Wish you and your girlfriend were still here with us. St Louis will never forget you OT18 and the smile that was on your face at all time. Condolences to both of your families, may you both Rest In Peace.
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I’m deeply sorry for the Taveras family and his Girlfriend’s family for their loss. He was a great ballplayer and would only keep getting better. I wish the families the best and these two will be in my prayers.
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What I saw in Oscar was a gleaming star, someone who was ready to advance, someone who was going to go far. I hate to know that he’s gone, especially considering that he is my age. It’s just a huge shock and heartbreaking loss that has affected not only Cardinals fans, but baseball fans everywhere. I am sad that he is gone, and only hope that he is somewhere in peace. Rest in Peace, you amazing man.
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Ive been watching oscar play for two years now and i always had the utmost respect for him as a player and a person sooo much potential but taken way to soon he was a great player who was going to bring alot to the game ik he will be missed by all of cardinal nation and friends and family but remember he might not be here now but hes looking down on erryone he cared about hoping for nothing but the best like we did for him he will stay here with us not just in our hearts and thoughts but spirit too great player taken way to soon and id like to send blessings from myself as cardinal nation to his family im srry for the loss
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I was there the day he hit his first home run. That is the moment I have from his shortened career. His life was taken way too soon. He had a personality that everyone loved and his abilities on the field were finally starting to come together. Remember to hold your loved ones tight each and every time you have the chance. You just never know if you’ll see them again.RIP Oscar
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I saw him back in August when the Cards were in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with both Oscars and his Finacee’s families. even though im not a Cardinal fan it really hits home. Rip Oscar your be truly missed.
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Thank you so much for the memories from this year. You will be truly missed by Cardinal Nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Arvelo family, and with the organization. You have touched many lives on and off the field.
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My thoughts and prayers are with Oscars Taveras family, teammates, Cardinal nation. It just breaks my heart to see someone taken from this place soo soon. He had a future. He was amazing. RIP Oscar!
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Deepest sympathies to the families of Oscar and his girlfriend. Prayers to all who loved these beautiful souls.
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RIP Oscar! You will be missed my millions! Cardinal Nation is deeply saddened and mourning! God gained a beautiful angel! Prayers go out to all the friends and family of Oscar!
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As lifelong Cardinal fans, my family and I offer our prayers and thoughts to the Taveras Family, the Cardinal organization, and the entire Cardinal nation. This is a tragic loss for his family and for baseball. He will never be forgotten.
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A young man with high expectations for his career was taken away from us too soon. But God has a plan we all must remember that, all in all, I pray for Oscar’s family and everyone out there in Cardinal Nation. We have lost an amazing guy, with a beautiful swing, and a beautiful smile. Rest Easy Oscar. #18LivesOn
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Such a tragic loss. It’s never easy to accept the loss of someone so young, with so much potential. No other way to express the feeling of Cardinal Nation other than utter shock and sadness. Thank you, Oscar. What a wonderful soul. You will be missed.
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I was so happy for Oscar’s success on the field and his devotion to fans and teammates. It’s heartbreaking to think of his life ending so young. We Love Oscar! I pray for your families to have comfort of angels wrapping their love around them. God Bless them.
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I still can’t believe this. Such a shame, a young life with so much promise gone way too early. RIP Oscar.
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RIP Oscar, you will be Missed but never forgotten, Followed you from Springfield, Now your on God’s Team, With Stan & the rest of the Gang, with Jack making the call!!
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Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. So devastating….remembering the good times may help with the grief you now feel. Just know there are tons of fans supporting you.
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I was fortunate enough to meet Oscar out in public three weeks ago, and he was such a nice guy with a great, big smile. It’s so sad to see such an amazing, young person go too soon! I hope he’s up there discussing baseball with Jack and playing catch with Stan. Cardinal Nation will miss you!
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My sincere condolences to Oscar’s blood and baseball families. He will be missed by more than just the team and fans, I am sure. I am wearing my Cardinals gear out here in Portland, OR today in honor of him. I know there are others in Cardinal Nation doing the same. I thought he was a great ball player and thought we were lucky to have him. May he rest in peace.
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Dios le de fortaleza a la familia! Dios siempre tiene el control!!!!
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You will be greatly missed Oscar. May you rest in peace.
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Oscar was a true talent. It’s awful that a young talent like this got taken away way 2 soon. Oscars you will be missed.
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my prayers and comdolences to the Cardinals, Taveras, Arvelas families
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Losing Taveras was like losing a family member. I was hoping it was just a bad dream. RIP Oscar you will be missed. Now the cardinals have an angel playing in their outfield.
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Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Your smile will not be forgotten. May you Rejoice in paradise with our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. Once a Cardinal always a Cardinal!
I pray comfort and peace to both families.
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As a long time cardinals fan I was shocked when I heard the news. I was at the game in which he started with the cardinals and hit his first MLB home run. I offer my prayers to his family, friends and fellow teammates of Oscar. He will forever be a Cardinal looking after the players in the outfield.
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RIP Oscar Taveras
he will be deeply missed
so sadden at this loss
but he’s up in heaven with all the other Cardinal Nation
his family, friends, and Cardinal Family and everyone else hurt by the loss are in my prayers
stay strong Cardinal Nation
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Your time with our Cards was too short. You were destined for great things and it’s heartbreaking that those dreams will never be realized. RIP Oscar. Cardinal Nation will definitely miss you.
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Oscar was a brilliant and bright star that was just starting to shine. There is nothing sadder in the world then potential that is unrealized. I am so sad for Cardinal Nation and Oscar and his girlfriend’s families. The offseason and next season will be very tough on all fans of the team. We’ll miss you #18. Always a Cardinals.
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Our hearts are heavy for the loss of a great young man….
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Rest in peace, Oscar. It was an honor to be able to watch you play. Your contributions to the game will not be forgotten.
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I will always remember your home run during the playoffs, I was so excited to see you running the bases with that smile on your face. You’ll be missed. R.I.P. OT.
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As tough as this is for us fans, your heart has to absolutely break for Oscar’s family and friends. I just hope the admiration and respect of baseball fans towards Oscar is a comfort to his family during this awful ordeal.
We wish Oscar’s family the best and we will be thinking and praying for them all season.
RIP, Oscar Taveras. Cardinals fans and baseball fans all over will miss you dearly.
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Praying for the Taveras family and the family of his girlfriend. RIP.
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RIP Oscar… I hope there is a Field of Dreams you can visit. Say hello to Stan and all the other Cardinal greats…
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Be at peace Oscar and Edilia – two young people who’s lives have been tragically taken from us; two young people who will not fulfil their potential or dreams; two families who will no longer share in the joys of their success. Taken from us way way too young, taken, gone, but never to be forgotten.
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I saw him play in Kansas City and make a diving play in the outfield. Praying for his and his girlfriend’s friends and families and the whole organization, that they would grow closer to God through this.
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Our condolences for the loss of this beloved member of the Cardinal family.
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Such a tragic loss….he had so much potential as a player and was such an inspiration and supporter of the team. My prayers to the Traveras family, the Cardinals and all who knew him and loved him. RIP Oscar, we loved having you and getting to know you even though it was much too short a time.
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mo said it best because i still keep saying its just not possible. my deepest condolences to his family, his cardinal family and his real family on the loss too soon of such an amzing young man. god bless you all and my prayers are with you always
andi
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