The baseball player Édgar Zúñiga died last Sunday in Veracruz: his club, the Charros de Jalisco, confirmed this. Zúñiga was considered a young promise in his country by fans of the sport. His sudden death surprised thousands of fans in Mexico and around the world.
How did the player Édgar Zúñiga die?
The tragic death occurred shortly before his team’s game against the Yaquis of Obregon. According to Mexican media, the 21-year-old player died in connection with drowning in the Pánuco River in Veracruz.
Witnesses to the incident called the authorities. He National Rescue Command He managed to remove the young baseball player’s body without any vital signs.
Subsequently, the city police, state authorities and experts picked up Edgar’s body to carry out the appropriate analyzes and procedures.
The Mexican Baseball League paid tribute to 21-year-old player Édgar Zúñiga through its social networks. Photo: Ligamexbeis/X
Who was Édgar Zúñiga and why was he considered a promise?
During his sports career, the 21-year-old stood out for wearing the jerseys of Mexican teams such as: Red Devil j Warriors of Oaxaca. He was also accepted into the High Performance Baseball Academy at the age of 16.
His skills in baseball led him to sign a contract with the American team Philadelphia Phillies out of Major League Baseball (MLB)with whom he had the opportunity to train in the Dominican Republic.
His death surprised baseball fans at home and abroad. The Mexican Pacific League and that Charros from Jalisco They said goodbye to the young player who left an indelible memory on the field.