Former San Francisco Giants pitcher dies at age 31

Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Reyes Moronta has tragically passed away at the age of 31, according to Hector Gomez. Gomez reported that Moronta died in a traffic accident on Sunday evening.

“Former MLB pitcher Reyes Moronta, 31, was killed this evening in a traffic accident. Moronta played for the Giants, DBacks, Dodgers and Angels: 10-11, 3.05 ERA, 177 G, 3 SV, 171.1 IP, 116 H, 58 H, 16 HR, 94 BB, 202 SO, WHIP 1.23. Rest in peace.”

During his six-year major league career, he played for four different teams and posted an impressive career ERA of 3.05. Moronta made his major league debut with the Giants, debuting during the 2017 season. He had four impressive seasons with San Francisco, posting an ERA under 2.90 in every year he was with the team.

His best performance came in 2018, when he posted a 2.49 ERA in 65.0 innings pitched and had 79 strikeouts. Moronta last played for the Los Angeles Angels in 2023, appearing in two games.

The right-hander was signed by the Giants in September 2010 at the age of 17 for $15,000. He made his professional debut in 2011 with the Dominican Summer League team.

He last played in the Mexican League with the Bravos de Leon in 2024, appearing in 19 games. After impressing in the Major Leagues and still playing in Mexico, it seemed quite possible that he would return to the Major Leagues at some point.

Rest in peace, Moronta, taken from this world far too soon.